Best RV Parks & Resorts near Porthill, ID

Recent RV Reviews near Porthill, ID

147 Reviews of 50 Porthill Campgrounds

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  Shella B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 13, 2021

  East Sullivan

  Beautiful lake, nature, above average campground

  The established campgrounds at East Sullivan and West Sullivan are typical well-maintained Forest Service campgrounds. The vault toilets are clean, the water pipes put out good water, and there is plenty of space between sites (though you can still expect to hear your neighbors). Because there are no water/RV hook-ups, the place tends to be a little quieter. 

  The lake itself is amazing. Perfect temperature for swimming on a hot day, clean as glass, rocky/sandy bottom and no weeds. We kayaked about half-way up the East side and found a private picnic/beach and spent the day there swimming and reading.

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  Christon C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 11, 2019

  Bonner County Fairgrounds

  Unknown Campground/RV Park

  Not very well publicized RV Park. Hopefully, this will help. We stayed here in July. It's a small park and spaces are close together. There is water and power hookups, and a dump station at the exit. The showers are okay. Could use a more regular cleaning.

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  Bridget L.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 16, 2020

  Trestle Creek RV Park

  Owners are snobby.

  This 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.

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  Ann W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 4, 2019

  Blue Lake RV Resort

  Cute RV park

  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. We are tent campers and had a nice spot on lake. only a few tent sites. Super clean bathrooms with hot shower.

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  PJ M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2023

  Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station

  Beautiful Drive & Free

  Came up here to escape the 90+ degree heat.  Seemed like everything in the area was either booked or $70 per night, so I opted for mountain air rather than AC on my trailer.

  Scenic 15 minute drive up from Sandpoint.  It's a paved two lane road with a number of switchbacks - I think even larger rigs should be fine as the hairpins were pretty wide.  Fire station and RV parking is located to the left of a large roundabout with a green Schweitzer sign.  Big gravel lot with space for dozens of rigs.  You shouldn't have trouble finding space.  There's a restroom and a number of garbage dumpsters you can use.

  Per the website, you're allowed to camp there for three days.  Didn't appear to be any check-in process or anything, you can just pull up and park.

  There's some road noise with a number of trucks driving by, but hey, it's a free place to camp for a few days.  Nice of them to offer this.

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  David P.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 3, 2024

  North Haven Campground

  Awesome facility

  Modern and beautiful campground. 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. Their showers are emaculant and luxurious. Wife refused to use ours. They have luxury cabins and covered wagon glamping. Very family and senior friendly. Reasonably priced, can't loose booking here.

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  Patrick B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2022

  Kootenai River Campground

  Great campground

  A very nice small campground. About 2/3 of the sites are full hookups. Rest water and electric. Tent sites. Owners are great people. Very helpful for sure. They have a path you can walk down right to the Kootanie river with chairs and picnic tables to sit on. Very nice. Grounds are clean and tidy. Owners care a lot about their customers. Bathrooms are clean. Showers also clean. Would recommend staying here if your in the area.

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  Trailmoose

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2022

  Blue Lake RV Resort

  A decent, reasonably priced campground

  Blue Lake is a nice enough campground, but I wouldn’t call it a resort. It has a mix of sites, some full hookup pull through that are all side by side without much space, and some more nicely spaced water and electric sites amongst the trees. We stayed in a tree’d site (J3) which we liked. The bathrooms are ok, there is a wine and beer bar ( which I did not visit) and a small pond for fishing. I would stay here again.

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  Zachary S.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 7, 2024

  Noisy Creek

  Not great for tents

  Great site to connect with the lake, but didn't enjoy the tent spots available. Ground was hard and mostly prepared for RVs.

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  Melissa S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2023

  Bonner County Fairgrounds

  Five-Star Review for Bonner County Fairground Campground

  My recent stay at the campground at Bonner County Fairground in Pondray, ID was absolutely phenomenal!

  We had such a wonderful experience from start to finish and we can't recommend this campground enough. First and foremost, the campground is incredibly well-maintained and clean. The facilities are top-notch and it's evident that the staff takes great pride in keeping everything in excellent condition. 

  The campground itself is spacious and well-designed, offering plenty of room for RVs and other camping setups. They do not allow tents at this park. The campsites were level and provided ample space for my RV, as well as a picnic table. We particularly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the campground, with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. What truly sets this campground apart is its convenient location. Being situated at the Bonner County Fairground, we had the opportunity to explore the fairgrounds and attend any events or activities that happened to be taking place during our stay.

  Moreover, the campground is ideally situated to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Pondray and the surrounding area. I took full advantage of the numerous hiking and biking trails nearby, immersing myself in the stunning landscapes and fresh mountain air. The picturesque scenery and abundant wildlife made every outdoor adventure truly unforgettable. 

  Another aspect that impressed me was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. 

  They were always available to answer any questions, provide recommendations for local attractions and dining options, and ensure that my stay was as enjoyable as possible. In terms of amenities, the campground had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The electrical hookups were reliable, and the availability of potable water and dump stations made it easy to manage my RV's needs. 

  Lastly, I must mention the incredible local attractions in the Pondray area. From the nearby Lake Pend Oreille, perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming, to the charming town with its unique shops and restaurants, there was always something exciting to explore. We also had the opportunity to visit nearby national forests and parks, immersing myself in nature and taking in the breathtaking vistas.

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  Steven Y.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2022

  Kootenai River Campground

  A nice family campground.

  We enjoyed our time at this camp. Most sites are for RVs, but we got a tent site. Unfortunately, my two year old son didn’t settle for bed easily when camping. I ended up in hotels a couple nights, just because I didn’t want to bother the other campers. The time I did stay there was nice. The hosts are very helpful and kind as well.

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  Lauren R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 17, 2023

  Blue Lake RV Resort

  Not enough warning to cancel reservations with air quality

  I would have given it 4 stars about 5 years ago when we first stayed as it seemed a lot friendlier staff willing to please their customers but I'm not sure if it was sold since then but I had to give it only 2 stars this time because the negatives outweighed the positives. Pros: Friendly staff that helps you park if you need it. Location is fairly close to the town of Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint so you are never too far from civilization. Although I've never used it, they do have wine in the evenings for their guests...not sure if they charge or not. They also sell wood and when we were there 5 years ago, they delivered it to our site. Also, the site we stayed in that time was not full hook ups and the staff still helped us dump without having to move our rig. Cons: Everything everyone says about the pot holes, dirt road, train noise and turn off from the 95 is spot on. The one thing I didn't hear anyone mention is the noise from the 95 of cars that can be as loud as the constant train passing in the middle of the night. So, quiet and serene is not a good description. The"lake" although which can be fun for small kids fishing and maybe paddle boating, is more of a large pond that is dark and gloomy like and so when you first see it, you might be disappointed at it being called a lake. Although friendly, I didn't find it as hospitable as it used to be when we were first there five years ago and you get the distinct feeling that they are barely surviving as they will not do anything extra to refund or make things whole if you experience is not up to par. Here is why: We were charged half of the amount to reserve the spot we wanted and in order to keep a particular spot you pick, you have to pay a little extra to reserve it or you can still risk having them move you to a different spot if they want to. That's a first. It's true they can't control the weather and I don't really blame them for that, but good vacation industries will go out of their way to keep their customers happy when things are not up to par. We paid for six days and with the stifling heat, along with the fires that were in the area, we were smoked out and weren't told that campfires were restricted per an ordinance they were given before we made the trip there. The entire camping experience was ruined because the only choice we had to not to feel choked out was to stay indoors in the RV. We only stayed one night since this was miserable and decided to leave the next day. When we got home we received an email requesting our input of our stay and we told them a partial refund would have been nice since accommodations were not up to standards. Instead, we were told that in order for them to stay in business and because they have few drop ins, they have to take 50% deposits up front. This seems fair but we paid for the entire week, so it seems to me that in good faith and good customer service, 50% or even some refund at all would have kept us coming back despite the cons. They also claimed that charging 50% is better than some places that want all the money upfront when you book. We have been RVing for years in this area and there are much better places to go that do not do this I'm not really sure why they asked us for our input in the first place. Anyway, as a result we won't be back.

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  Angus B.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 6, 2021

  The Hemlocks RV and Lodging

  RV/camper campsites

  Nice RV campsites with water & electric hookups yr round. WiFi & free laundry, bathroom,&showers via coded entry.

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  Scott B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2018

  Lionhead Campground — Priest Lake State Park

  Lionhead and Indiancreek state parks

  Lionhead is by far my favorite campground of hundreds I’ve been to. it’s designed more for tent camping of very small rv’s such as truck campers or tent trailers. There are numerous trails to explore and the beach is beautiful white sand with crystal clear water. Indian Creek is also nice and has a store with everything you could need and ice cream by the scoop. Indian Creek also has full and partial hookup sites - free hot showers- and boat slips to rent.

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  Roger L.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2021

  Reeder Bay Campground

  Nice lake view

  Had campsite #24 A little tight for our 26 foot grand design travel trailer. Limited spots for this size rig. No hookups. Dry camping only. Great beach and access! Beautiful clear water. Very quiet campground. Some road noise but not alot. We would come back again

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  Ann W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 15, 2021

  Smith Lake Campground

  Little Paradise

  Nice campground with a small beautiful lake. Very quite and about 6 to seven sites. All sites are fist come. Sites would not accommodate a large RV or trailer. Vaulted toilet. Lake is refreshing to swim in.

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  Shaun W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2017

  Dickensheet Campground — Priest Lake State Park

  😍😍😍😍😍

  The most beautifulest place in the world. Really busy. Off season is best. It's like the Caribbean on north Idaho.

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  Douglas S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2019

  Boundary Dam Campground

  Free Campground on a lake by the dam

  This campground is amazing!

   It is a small campground right next to the Boundary Dam and thanks to Seattle City Power is absolutely FREE! It just went through a major overhaul so everything is new and well maintained.  Lots of history here including the filming of The Postman.

  They provide you with great amenities like full flush bathrooms, extensive day use facilities, Boat launch and dock, Water and trash. It has 22 sites(3 of which are ADA) and 12 RV sites. There are no hookups for the RV's. Each site has a fire pit picnic table and gravel tent pads.

  There are many things to do here like check out the Peewee falls which is only viewable by water or take the free dam tour! A short drive away is the Gardner Caves which offers free guided tours if you have a discovery pass. Metaline Falls is also a short drive away in which there are a few eateries and even a movie theater.

  Overall it is a great place to camp and boat, my only fault would be the 6 day limit! 

  I highly recommend checking this place out if you have a chance.

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  Shaun W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 10, 2017

  Yaak Falls Campground

  Beautiful hideaway

  It's only small the first 2 sites are the best. Valt toilets cleanish it is free tho with 10day limit. No room for rv or trailers. Sweet swimming hole down the creek with some really good fishing too. You can walk up to the falls either on a trail or along the river on the slate rock. Yaak river road is beautiful worth a night or 4 or 6.

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  Andrea R.

  Legend

  

  May. 31, 2019

  Edgewater Campground

  Beautiful!

  This section of the Colville, there is so much to see and do! This campground is close to many attractions and has great fishing! The parking areas are really long and most have a great view of the lake. Bear boxes fire rings and picnic tables are all provided at most every site. There is also bear proof trash and water spigots near by the sites as well. This is right on the Pend Oreille River, and there is a nice boat launch and fishing pier. The sites are extra large and can take just about any RV size you have. The roads in are nice and paved as well. The bathrooms are maintained regularly and have toilet paper, You can reserve site here or there are FSFS sites as well but it is a small campground and there are only a few sites to be had as it is, I think they run around $21 a night, and no hookups.

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  Nanette C.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 7, 2020

  Luby Bay Campground

  Amazing beach in the woods

  First time staying at this camp ground. We were in the upper loop which is a ways from the beach but we paid the additional $8 per day to park in the day use beach area. The beach area is phenomenal!!!! Nice sand and amazing afternoon shade! The upper loop campground is very private with lots of under brush. Sites 27-38 are fairly unleveled so bring extra leveling blocks if you camp with a trailer in these sites. The bathrooms are uphill from these sites also. We would love to try camping in one of the two lower loops that have paved parking spurs although they have less privacy.

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  James R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 3, 2020

  Indian Creek Campground — Priest Lake State Park

  Our go to

  My family and i visit here at least twice a year. We love views and there is always something to do. Wish they had more sites with sewer hook ups but they do have a very easy to use dump station on site.

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  Francie M.

  Guide

  

  May. 1, 2018

  Luby Bay Campground

  Heaven on a Snowmelt Lake

  My family and I go camping every July at Priest Lake. Luby Bay is our favorite because we have boats, RVs, tent and hammock campers. There is a white sand beach (unusual for N ID) and we can tie up our boats there for easy access. The campgrounds are safe for kids, well maintained and supervised by camp hosts. The toilets have running water and are clean. THE LAKE is amazing. Boating to the islands for the day is so much fun. In N Idaho we work hard so we can camp.

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  Alana R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 26, 2022

  Blue Lake RV Resort

  Lovely spot

  We called ahead and they had plenty of availability, we got a spot with hookups for our van right by the river. Clean bathrooms, nice showers, dish washing station too. Very friendly people! I got to do yoga by the lake at sunrise, not too buggy and I saw lots of turtles. We were just passing through so stayed for one night, but would have stayed longer if we had time! Nice little shop and beer patio too. We might stay here again on our way back!

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  Saraj B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Luby Bay Campground

  Luby Bay Campground

  Luby Bay Campground offers a beautiful lakeside experience, with many sites featuring direct lakefront access. The campground is surrounded by trees and foliage, providing a sense of privacy, and the sites are nicely spaced apart. 

  In the back corner of the lower loop, there is designated parking for boat trailers and extra vehicles. I launched my boat at the Priest Lake Marina just a mile down the road for a small fee, but I appreciated the free trailer parking at the campground. 

  The flushing toilets were impressively clean—better than many I've encountered at other campgrounds. 

  The road through the campground is paved but narrow, roughly 1.5 vehicles wide, so backing in a trailer requires some finesse. 

  Each site comes with a bear-proof locker, which is essential for safety. The only downside was that our locker had trash bags left by the previous occupants, which hadn't been cleaned out before our arrival. This seems to be a minor oversight by the host. 

  Overall, I had a great stay and would recommend Luby Bay Campground.

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  David J.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2022

  Yaak River Campground

  Great spot by the Yaak River

  Stopped by on my way through Montana in May. The campground was empty except for 3 other families since it was still the off season, so it was a very quiet stay and I got to fall asleep to the sound of the river right behind my spot.

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  Seventhstream T.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 6, 2021

  Boundary County Fairgrounds

  Bonner Ferry - County Fairgrounds

  Great spot close to town for overnight parking stays. Has portapotties but no water or electric. Fairgrounds allows 72 hrs parking limit.