Kootenai River Water Front at Jake's Landing maintains 15 sites where pets are welcome alongside both tent and RV campers. Located near the Idaho-Canada border, this waterfront campground features picnic tables, potable water, and allows campfires with firewood available on-site. Several campgrounds in the Bonners Ferry region accommodate pets, including Meadow Creek Campground where dogs must be leashed at all times according to Forest Service regulations. The campground is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with vault toilets described as spotless by visitors.
Boundary County Fairgrounds offers a convenient free overnight parking option for travelers with pets, allowing stays up to 72 hours with portable toilets and trash receptacles available. This area serves as a practical stopover point, though campers should be mindful of local events that can quickly fill the parking area with vehicles. North Haven Campground provides full-hookup sites suitable for pets with amenities including showers, electric, water, and sewer connections. Robinson Lake and Copper Creek campgrounds offer more primitive camping options with pets allowed, featuring vault toilets and drinking water during their operating season from May to September. Campers should note that train noise affects several campgrounds in the region, particularly at Meadow Creek where trains pass nearby throughout the night.
"This little lake campground is a real hidden gem, especially if you're looking for some peace and quiet. The lake itself is small but beautiful, though it is a bit swampy around the edges."
"We spent one night as part of our trip around the International Selkirk Loop. Small and quiet and just far enough off the highway where it wasn’t crowded during the week."
"great mountain lake camp very beautiful place"
"The only major problem is that dogs are not on leashes and no one is around to enforce the leash law."
"Buck Mountain Trail #176 is a great hike or bike in the area. If you scramble to the top of the mountain, there is an incredible view of the Cabinets and the Selkirks."
$32 - $42 / night
"There was paint and brushes, and the kids were invited to paint a rock and plant it on the creek path. We stayed 2 nights and hiked the full day in between."
"Ended our tour of Northern Idaho at spot #140. Tons of flat area to put down a tent, mosquito shade (they are pretty bad), and enjoy the amazing view!"
"I really just wish more places would allow dogs at the beach or even have a nice sectioned off part for the doggies."
"Not being county Fair time I assumed nobody else, except maybe a stray RVer who found themselves way up here despite the Canadian border being closed, would be there."
"I did a drive by and was so impressed! The parking is next to a grassy park. The place is well maintained. Several ports potties were clean and available."
$49 - $300 / night
"Close to all the wonders of Idaho's panhandle. They have several back in and pull through sites with more on the way. Choice of full hookups, or water and electric."
"Rachel and her family recently purchased this location, and are putting in so much work! Check them out and leave them some love."
$20 - $55 / night
"Cute little RV park off the highway. Very quite with a small lake. Families can enjoy fishing, swimming, yard games, fire pit, and very dog friendly with a fenced dog park."
"While there were some positive aspects to the campground, a few drawbacks prevented it from standing out. One of the major downsides was the campsite's unfortunate location between two railway lines."
GuideCute little RV park off the highway. Very quite with a small lake. Families can enjoy fishing, swimming, yard games, fire pit, and very dog friendly with a fenced dog park. We are tent campers and had a nice spot on lake. only a few tent sites. Super clean bathrooms with hot shower.
TravelerThis campground is in an older couple’s front yard. It’s got a pretty running creek called Trestle Creek running through there yard off of the mountain side. Which they have their property on. They also live on said property, so they are always watching... Beware! Lol Sooo.. They kicked us out because the guy’s wife saw our kitty was on top of another guest’s car... Soo bad! oh! and the other reason: my cat was catching mice and killing them, and we would pick them up as soon as we would see them. Umm.. isn’t that what cats do..? Idk... and they would always complain we were awake all nite when we stayed up til one or two am. We (mom and I) were staying here for 3 months. And were perfectly quiet. They just thought it was odd or something for some reason... I don’t get it. We paid to be there, long term, we’re not keeping anyone up.. what’s the big deal? So ya, and the spots are super duper close next to each other. Like within two feet... yeah.. no privacy. I felt weird sitting outside in my spot with a friend in chairs even. And they frown upon having any visitors come see you. So it’s more of a rich, quiet, pretentious, older people’s camping place.
GuideThis campground is as primitive as you can yet, yet beautiful. Although situated right off the road, this spot tucks in next to the creek and provides great access to northern Yaak area and lots of wildlife and hiking. The location does not include water (other than the creek) but does have pit toilets.
RangerThis campground has camping on both sides of the Yaak river. I would not recommend anything over 25 ft but that's me. Our 34RLSA 5er couldn't get in. Deep woods feel with all the trees and shade. Solar would be a challenge. 40 or so sites water spigot available. Beautiful area. 6 miles east if Idaho border.
TravelerOur favorite lake in N Idaho. The view of chimney rock is spectacular. Easy access to the sandy beach. Weather in June can be unpredictable, the Spring storms are epic. Camp hosts are almost invisible, but there if you have questions. Lots of children playing and riding bikes through the campground makes this one of our happy places.
GuideThis is a small campground just a few minutes outside of Bonner’s Ferry. Probably 6 spaces, all big enough for a car or van but not suitable for large RV’s. Vault toilets and the ubiquitous green campground pumps/drinking fountain for potable water.
You can’t see Smith Lake from the campground, but it is just a few minute walk through the trees. The lake itself looks decent for swimming.
Although definitely in bear country, there were no food boxes. We were motorcycling camping so made sure to put everything away. That close to Bonner’s Ferry perhaps risk of bears not as great, but hard to know.
The campground is adjacent to private land that has been logged, and there was logging activity while we were there. It didn’t bother us, but the proximity to town coupled with how close it is to homes and other private property makes it not a destination campground in any respect and hardly far enough out of town to constitute getting away. But, it made a good stop for the night on our way to Montana and points beyond.
GuideThe campgrounds are located on Sullivan Creek Rd that runs along Sullivan Creek. There over 30 sites along the river over several miles. Some of them do not have numbers. All the sites are first come and are Free
We camped at site #6 over Memorial Day weekend.
At the site there was a bear box and a fire ring with a moveable grill cover. Some of the sites do have bathrooms. However, we didn’t have one so make sure to bring the appropriate toilet supplies. The size of our site could fit two Rv’s and several tents (Our pop up tent trailer is 25ft). The site has a lot of shade so depending on the time of year make sure to bring the weather appropriate clothing. During our stay it got very cold and we needed to use our heater.
The river is about 35 yards from the site and the dirt road is about 20 yards from the main Camping area.
Dogs do not have to be on leash. However, this time of the year the river was cold and very fast and if your dog is not trained using a leash or tether system for safety would be beneficial.
There are several hiking/game trails you can walk or drive too. Sullivan lake is right down the road about a 5 minute drive you can access additional hiking trails.
Firewood is not provided so make sure to purchase prior and/or bring a ax to cut up the wood that has been left behind.
Overall we loved this area and will be going back this summer when it’s warmer and the river is safe enough to swim with our dogs:)
Here is the exact coordinates of the site #6
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GuideEnded our tour of Northern Idaho at spot #140. Tons of flat area to put down a tent, mosquito shade (they are pretty bad), and enjoy the amazing view!
Bathrooms with vault toilets, water pump, and grey water dump all just a short walk away
LegendPros: nicely forested providing shade to many sites, inexpensive, tons of space to walk dogs, water and electric at sites, dump and water station easy to navigate. Conveniently located with a short drive into Sandpoint and all there is to do there. Cons: sites are small
Kootenai River Water Front at Jake's Landing accommodates pets with 15 riverside camping sites for tent and RV campers. The campground features picnic tables, trash service, and allows campfires with firewood available on-site. Boundary County Fairgrounds offers free overnight parking for pets and their owners, with a 72-hour limit that makes it convenient for travelers passing through. The fairgrounds maintains clean portable toilets and provides access to potable water near the tennis courts. Local police regularly patrol the area, creating a safe environment for campers and their pets. The trails surrounding Meadow Creek Campground are perfect for dog walks, though visitors note enforcement of leash laws can be inconsistent.
North Haven Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations with full hookup RV sites, tent spaces, and unique glamping options including luxury cabins and covered wagons. The campground features clean facilities with exceptionally maintained bathrooms and showers that receive consistent praise from visitors. A large lighted pavilion, playground, and recreational amenities including cornhole and darts create a family-friendly atmosphere where pets are welcome. Campers heading to Robinson Lake Campground or Copper Creek Campground should note these Forest Service sites have pet-friendly policies but require owners to pack out all waste as there is no garbage collection. Both locations offer access to clean, cold creeks where dogs can cool off during summer months. Train tracks near Meadow Creek Campground can create noise disturbances at night, which might be stressful for noise-sensitive pets.
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