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Best RV Sites Near Rathdrum, ID (135)

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    October 18, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    great spot except the hunters

    We were glad we read the reviews for directions & info about spots — like others mentioned, the best spot is a big grassy area amongst the trees (continue past the first circular parking area). However, the entire area has sportsman access, so we listened to gun shots most of the day… not exactly the peaceful nature vibe we were hoping for. Would likely come back, but pray it’s a day of no hunters

  • Camper-submitted photo from Whiskey Rock Bay Campground
    October 15, 2024

    Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

    Breathtaking views from this lovely campground

    This lakeside campground is a true hidden getaway, perfect for anyone looking to escape the crowds. The lake itself is stunning—clear, beautiful water. However, be aware that there’s a steep drop-off down to the lake, which might make getting to the water a little tricky depdning on which campsite you get. The road to get there is long and rough, I wouldn't recommend bringing a standard camping trailer, and you probably wouldn't want to take a car. But the remoteness is what makes this spot so amazing.  It’s incredibly peaceful, and when we visited, there was only one other camper around, so it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. If you’re looking for a quiet, off-the-beaten-path campground with amazing lake views and don’t mind a bit of a drive, this spot is worth the effort. Just make sure your vehicle can handle the rough road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sam Owen Camnpground
    October 15, 2024

    Sam Owen Camnpground

    Beautiful lake, great campsites

    Love it here. There are beautiful lakeside campsites with access to the lake. Unfortunately, those were all reserved when we stayed there. This place can get busy in the summertime, so you reserve early. So we stayed at a nice pull through campsite. All the sites are nice and private with lovely trees and open grassy space between them.

    There's a nice swimming area a short walk from our campsite, and Pend Oreille lake is beautiful clear, cool water for swimming.

    Bathrooms are not typical pit toilets, but had running water and flush toilets.

    The area is beautiful and well worth the trip to camp here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Round Lake State Park Campground
    October 15, 2024

    Round Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful lake, pleasant surroundings, road noise

    I recently spent a few days at this campground, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The highlight of the trip was definitely the beautiful lake, which provided a serene backdrop for the entire stay. The surroundings are peaceful abd there is a lovely trail around the lake and an extensive set of trails heading up into the mountain behind the lake as well as a trail to a pond with a dam which is quite peaceful.

    The swimming area is nice with kind of sandy beach, but there is a bit of seaweed in the swimming area. There are also two docks perfect for fishing. I had a great time casting off from them and even caught a couple of crappies and trout which was a nice bonus. However, one downside was some road noise, which occasionally disrupted the peaceful atmosphere, especially in the evenings. It wasn’t overwhelming, but it was noticeable enough to mention. Additionally, the campground and swim area can get very busy during peak summer weekends. If you're looking for a quieter experience, it might be best to visit during the off-season or on weekdays. All in all, the campground is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy nature, fish, or swim in a beautiful lake. Just be prepared for a little road noise and crowds if you visit during popular times.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bonner County Fairgrounds
    October 5, 2024

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    Good tent spot.

    I was motorcycle tent camping. Nice spot. Only drawback would be there are train tracks and siding within hearing distance. Good bathrooms and free showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    September 20, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    Calm Breeze and Amazing Sunset!

    Stopped at the little restaurant and got a fantastic meal after being on the road all day then headed past all the massive houses to end up in such a gorgeous location. This is one of my favorite spots now!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek RV Park
    September 12, 2024

    Big Creek RV Park

    Great value

    The campground is overall a great bang for your buck. The price is great if you’re on a budget. They do not have sewer hookups but they have very nice bathroom facilities with showers. There’s also a laundry facility. The bathrooms and laundry have always been kept clean and maintained. The managers are also very helpful and kind which is a huge plus.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station
    September 6, 2024

    Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station

    Great place to stay

    There are some switchbacks, but it's worth the drive. There is a nice outhouse and plenty of spots - follow the signs. You're right across from the firehouse. If you park past the outhouse, there is a view of the lake. The trucks arrive at 8 am, but it's a free spot, and they weren't that bad.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park
    September 2, 2024

    Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Large and Lovely

    This was a great spot! The camp hosts, Dan and Steve, were very friendly. We loved how large the sites and overall area was, so we could back our rig in easily (40ft long x 13.5ft tall.) There were a lot of open sites, even during the holiday weekend, and even with people on either side, we didn’t feel like we were on top of anyone else. A really great central place to hang so we could check out the surrounding area.

    • Had fast, reliable wifi!
    • Great service for Verizon!
    • Complimentary showers

    As some others mentioned:

    • there wasn’t shade, which made evenings outside pretty hot— but the grass was very lush (and a good place to rest.)
    • there was also some road noise from the dump station and road that runs parallel
  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Access Dispersed
    August 30, 2024

    Bull Run Access Dispersed

    Buggy but Beautiful

    We were able to get our fifth wheel (40ft long, 13 1/2 ft tall) in and out easy! Lots of spaces and places to turn around. After crossing the bike path, take the first right onto the dirt road at the sportsmans access sign (parallel to the small paved parking lot.) Like another said, the best spot is past the first circular area. Keep going down the road and you’ll see a big shady area in the trees. (You can go further along to two more sites more suited for smaller pop-up campers, tents, or vans.) Close to the water so of course, there were some bugs: lots of bees and mosquitoes.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spokane County Fairgrounds
    August 27, 2024

    Spokane County Fairgrounds

    Enjoyable Stay

    We followed the map from the post confirmation email we received from the Fairgrounds that included the gate code as well. We realized we hadn't recieved the email with the gate code, so about an hour out, we emailed to ask about the gate code. We got an immediate reply, which was nice. Once we got in the campground (CG) area, we had the choice of the closely spaced pull throughs A-1 through A-8 or the B back-in area that consists of 35 sites spread out over several rows. We decided on site B-29 with water and electric(50/30/20) that had one of the two nice-sized picnic tables in the CG plus two trees for some shade. Since the back-in sites are in a large grass/dirt field, you can pull around and make them pull throughs. You have to figure out how you are going to angle in the sites and hook up to the water and electric, as the utilties for each site aren't exactly intuitive. The power worked well and we got about 50 psi on the water. We got 4 bars on Verizon and since there are not a lot of trees, a clear shot for Starlink. This CG is bare bones, but we enjoyed that there were only about four campers while we were there on a Friday- Monday in July. There are plenty of little dumpsters and a dump station up near the north part/entrance. There’s a restroom building towards the CG entrance but it’s just a men’s and women’s two stall bathroom. There’s no shower facility in the CG. We enjoyed our three day stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Son Mountain Ranch, Athol Idaho
    August 15, 2024

    Son Mountain Ranch, Athol Idaho

    Prefect spot!

    Stayed here with my wife and children while we were visiting Silverwood. This location was perfect and less than 5 minutes from the park entrance. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Albert's Landing
    August 11, 2024

    Albert's Landing

    You'll love this place unless there's something wrong with you.

    Albert is a very kind, chill and accommodating host. My only regret is I couldn't stay long enough to listen to his guitar skills. A gost that with stum hos guitar for his guests? Thats a good enough reason to go see the place and what made me pick it out from all the others. His prices are very reasonable too. We won't rake you over the coals if you forget something. The place can be really busy on a hot Saturday and he runs it well shuttling people around. i loved that there were clean bathrooms and showers and a general store incase you forgot or ran out of something. I also enjoyed the cool old iron bridge and the peace and quiet of the place. It's no party zone where teenagers have keggars. I was there on a Friday and by 10pm it was quiet and peaceful then the next morning everyone showed up to have swim or float the river there and the water looked nice a shallow and slow perfect for small children and for kayakers it gets a little faster on the other side and fast enough to not have to worry too much about your kids drown but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't pay attention.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dragoon Creek Campground
    August 9, 2024

    Dragoon Creek Campground

    Nice but busy

    Pretty nice and quiet place just north of town. I stayed here 2 out of the 3 nights we're allowed to stay in a 30 day period. The Campground Hosts are nice people. The campground is very nicely setup and clean.

    The weekend can get pretty busy during the summer, first come fist served bases. Will stay again in the future if need be. 🤠

    It's $11.50 for a day pass or $40 for the season.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ravenwood RV Resort
    August 7, 2024

    Ravenwood RV Resort

    Best Rv park near Silverwood

    This place is an absolute gem! All sites now have full hook-ups with water, power and sewer and every site has both 30/50amp. No showers but who needs that when you have full hook-ups. They have a beautiful pool, basketball court, volleyball area and small playground. They even have a shuttle to Silverwood! One the most beautifully kept RV parks we've ever stayed in with spacious sites with grassy area and picnic table at each site. Highly recommend 👌

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park
    August 5, 2024

    Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park

    Not much to do...

    Well, it was a beautiful area , with great scenery but if you have kids under 10 yrs old there is absolutely nothing for them to do. I mean NOTHING. We won't go back. We never saw a single staff member or volunteer in 3 days.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Village Motel & RV
    August 3, 2024

    Cedar Village Motel & RV

    Homey

    It is peaceful, not very busy. Nice trees around. Owners seem a little haphazard, nice people but it’s maybe a little bit janky here. If it wasn’t so expensive I’d stay awhile.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mirror Lake
    July 30, 2024

    Mirror Lake

    Secluded location

    It is a private secluded location but over priced for tent camping. It made for a nice base camp. The dogs were allowed to be off leash which was real nice. They do not allow pit bulls or Rottweilers but ironic that the camp hosts have a Rottweiler. It was not crowded. The nice hike to the summit to view both lakes was worth going up. Other than the $30/night for tent camping it was okay. Had it been $15 a night I would have given the site a 5 star.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dragoon Creek Campground
    July 28, 2024

    Dragoon Creek Campground

    Infested with bees

    This campground has way, way too many bees. They are a nuisance can't relax without having to worry about a bee flying in your face. Worst campground in this state for bees. Never going to this campground again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park
    July 19, 2024

    Bald Knob Campground — Mount Spokane State Park

    Lovely campground with some less desirable campsites.

    Considering that Mt. Spokane is Washington's largest state park, it is a little odd that they have so few campsites (eight of them, if I'm remembering correctly), but I certainly don't mind a small campground. For the number, the campsites could be more spread apart, however.

    Mt. Spokane is such a wonderful state park though that even my few complaints about the campground is easily overlooked. The trails, views, flora, and wildlife is spectacular here and I'd gladly sleep in the parking lot if that was my only camping option.

    I went camping here in early July when Spokane had a heat wave of over 100 degrees temperature everyday, and on Mt. Spokane the temperatures were a good 10 - 15 degrees cooler. With a breeze and lots of drinking water it was well tolerable.

    I booked the last available campsite at the campground for our trip as it was last minute, it was definitely the worst of the campsites but it still was not that bad. I'd stay at that same site (site #2, btw) if it was the only one available again. It had a single tree (so no hammock setup for us) which did little to offer any shade, and it was right at the entrance of the campground. It did only have a neighbor on one side though which is nice.

    If I went again, ideally I would get campsite 4 or 6. They are both much better than campsite 2 and, in my opinion, the best two campsites at the campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bell Bay Campground
    July 15, 2024

    Bell Bay Campground

    Total Gem

    Bell Bay Campground was a total gem for our recent camping trip with friends. 

    It is located almost an hour south of Coeur d'Alene on a very windy road with limited guard rails. There are also no facilities the entire way so make sure you have what you need before leaving CdA. 

    The views of the lake and surrounding mountains were stunning, even if it got a bit hot and dusty at times. We spent most of our days just chilling on floaties in the lake that we could access by a (pretty steep!) trail directly from our campsite. Previous user's photos showed a dock but there wasn't one in sight. The facilities were spot-on—clean vault toilet, water spigot with great pressure, and spacious campsites that gave us plenty of room to set up our 2 tents and hang out around the campfire. The campground has firewood for sale but my only warning is to check burn bans in the area ahead of time.



Guide to Rathdrum

Camping near Rathdrum, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and biking: Explore the scenic trails around Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "There are lots of hikes to go on that have beautiful views."
  • Water activities: Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating at Riley Creek Campground. A visitor shared, "Great swim area for families. And a boat launch."
  • Wildlife watching: Campers at Beauty Creek Campground have spotted cute squirrels and other wildlife. One camper noted, "Cute squirrels were everywhere!"

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Gilmore Campground — Farragut State Park, a reviewer said, "The restrooms are well kept also."
  • Privacy: Campers enjoy the spacious sites at Riley Creek Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Good privacy for the most part once you’ve learned your spots."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpful hosts. A reviewer at Dragoon Creek Campground said, "The Campground Hosts are nice people."

What you should know

  • Crowded sites: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park noted, "The loops part of this campground have the sites close together with no privacy."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, Spokane KOA Journey has limited bathroom facilities, as one camper pointed out, "Only 2 stalls and 2 showers, but lots of campers."
  • Seasonal closures: Some campgrounds have specific seasons. Liberty Lake Regional Park is open from May 17 to September 15, so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Riley Creek Campground enjoyed the "large, level and spacious" sites.
  • Bring activities: Pack games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One camper at Camp Coeur d'Alene mentioned, "They offer free firewood and anything on site is complimentary."
  • Plan for meals: Make sure to bring enough food and snacks, as some campgrounds lack nearby markets. A visitor at Dragoon Creek Campground appreciated the "clean pit toilets" but noted, "NO market."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A reviewer at Spokane KOA Journey mentioned, "The ground is so hard the stakes can't even go into the ground."
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds are near roads or train tracks. A camper at Spokane KOA Journey warned, "Be aware that there is a train that runs by very close to the camping spots."
  • Bring extra supplies: Some sites may have limited hookups. A visitor at Thousand Trails Little Diamond advised, "Bring extension cords and extra hoses as all the hookups are at the front of the sites."

Camping near Rathdrum, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

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