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Corral Equestrian Campground at Farragut State Park provides the only dedicated horse corrals in the Sandpoint area. Located 30 miles south of Sandpoint in Athol, the campground features horse corrals, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. The campground receives excellent reviews from equestrians, with visitors noting the clean facilities and direct access to the park's trail system. A sanitary dump station is available within the park for RV campers. The equestrian campground allows generators, making it suitable for horse owners with living-quarter trailers requiring power.
Multiple trail networks connect directly to the campground, giving riders immediate access to Farragut State Park's extensive bridle path system. The trail system winds through forested areas with occasional lake views and connects to longer routes suitable for day rides. Horse owners should bring their own feed and water buckets, as natural grazing is limited in the campground areas. The Pack River area north of Sandpoint offers several dispersed camping sites suitable for horses in a more remote setting. These sites lack formal facilities but provide river access and greater solitude for equestrians seeking a primitive camping experience. Bonner County Fairgrounds occasionally hosts equestrian events and shows, including Fjord Horse exhibitions, though it does not offer dedicated horse camping facilities for regular visitors.
"This spot is very close to the main hiking trail, that leads around the lake and to the beach area. Probably about 15 feet away, down a slight hill."
"Super clean, great back-in spots for RVs, awesome walking trails around the lake."
from $12 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, ID Nice little campground on the side of the fairgrounds."
"Pros: 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."
from $39 / night
Check Availability"Good for horses, camping and solitude."
"The only problem was people walking thru your site to the house next to the campground. Couldn’t figure that out and thinking it was random."
"Outlet Campground is a fine place to spend a weekend, but if you’re familiar with Priest Lake, you’ll notice it’s not quite as spacious or scenic as some of the other campgrounds in the area."
"Tent camping, RV camping, cabin rentals, even camping with your horses! Whatever your style there is a campground here for you."
"Wonderful camping sites, along with sites that accommodate RV campers, pull behind campers, and they even have small cabins to rent!"
"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!"
"This facility is located very near the general Fairgrounds and next to the horse park. No horses are allowed at the campground but stables are very near by in the Fairgrounds."
"I had no problem with the access to the rv park. If you are coming off of interstate 90, don't use exit 13. The round about is way to small to handle big rig or any camper."
from $49 - $55 / night
Check Availability"This old Guard Station is in the perfect location. Easy to drive to and close to miles and miles of trails in the Kootenai National Forest."
from $75 / night
Check Availability"Downside is that there is limited vehicle access to most spots."
"Also, it's a great starting point to some really good dirt bike trails. Be prepared for no cell service. 0 amenities. it's just a place to pitch a tent and have a fire. And it cost nothing."
LegendBonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, ID
Nice little campground on the side of the fairgrounds. There’s a block showerhouse , that I did not go into and a nice picnic pavilion in the middle of the campground. Basic sites, sorta seems like an afterthought or good use of space. Grass and a few trees, but otherwise wide open. Close to Sandpoint , ID which has some awesome shopping and hiking trails, plus water sports.
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
LegendGreat place to stay. Nice back in sites with picnic table. Electric and water at site. Dump station close. Easy bike ride to Sandpoint with lots of bike paths. Bathhouse and showers clean. Price great at $25 a night. Open till October 31st.
ScoutFarragut state park has many campgrounds available to fit every campers style. Tent camping, RV camping, cabin rentals, even camping with your horses! Whatever your style there is a campground here for you. Water and bathrooms at every campsite make it comfortable, the views and countless trails to hike make it breathtaking, and the list of things located in the park make it the perfect vacation site! Peaceful lake views, disc golf, tree to tree adventure course, swimming area, fishing, museums, and horse trails are a few of the things to do while camping in this amazing state park. Even with all these events located here, you'll find peaceful serenity and a true camping feel for the whole family.
GuideWe were very pleased with this RV park! We stayed for two nights so my wife could attend a conference. This facility is located very near the general Fairgrounds and next to the horse park. No horses are allowed at the campground but stables are very near by in the Fairgrounds. The sites are all pretty level with the parking areas paved. Grass and groomed gravel areas too. There are various sized sites most are back in. When checking online, and that's where you must reserve your site, there is a very good map with the site lengths listed. Our number 1 site was over 60 feet long and large for our 34 foot long 5th wheel and our Chevy truck. Most of the sites are full hookup with 30 and 50 amp electric. Water and sewer dump. There is also a sewer dump station with 4 dumps, located just west of this park. There is NO wifi provided in the park, but being pretty centralized in the area, cell service is very good. I had full bars of 4G service on my AT&T 5G phone. There is a building with bathroom and showers available if needed, at the south end of the park. Our site was just along the road and it was pretty noisy but it did calm down at night. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and picked up after. For a Fairgrounds campground it is a bit pricey compared to the other Fairground Camping we've utilized, this is still a very nice facility and we would and probably will use it again.
ScoutWould have said 5 but we had a code on our electric and no way to report it as the host is not here and the phone numbers had full messages so are apparently not checked. Clean restrooms and showers, dump station, nice and quiet. Bonus, there was a Fjord Horse show while we were here. Cool to see the horses.
ScoutEver since I can remember I've been standing on the beach every 4th of July! The place is breathtaking and refreshing! Wonderful camping sites, along with sites that accommodate RV campers, pull behind campers, and they even have small cabins to rent! The swimming area and beach are unlike any other I've seen ....soft warm sand between your toes and the water .....ooohhh the water is so clean and cool perfect for summer ⛱️ days!! We always venture outside the campground and pick huckleberries . Pancakes with fresh huckleberries is the best especially from North Idaho! The rangers are super friendly and welcoming always! There's so many trails for hiking and the creek that runs into priest lake is super special!! I can't wait to see it again this year!! See you there everyone!!
GuideThere are several dispersed sites up here along Pack River. Good for horses, camping and solitude.
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
Corral Equestrian Campground stands 30 miles south of Sandpoint in the northern Idaho panhandle. The campground sits at approximately 2,054 feet elevation in Farragut State Park, surrounded by mixed coniferous forest typical of the region's ecosystem. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing with substantial snowfall, while summer days typically reach 70-85°F with low humidity.
Horseback riding on designated trails: Access Farragut State Park's bridle path system directly from Corral Equestrian Campground with trails varying from easy to moderate difficulty. "A vacation getaway or a mountain escape... peaceful serenity and a true camping feel for the whole family," notes camper Melissa B.
Explore mountain trails: Ride through the forested Pack River area north of Sandpoint at Pack River Dispersed Site, suitable for equestrian camping when seeking primitive options. "There are several dispersed sites up here along Pack River. Good for horses, camping and solitude," reports T&A Adventures.
Lake activities: Enjoy swimming and boating at various Priest Lake locations when taking a break from horse trails. A visitor at Lionhead Campground shares: "Ended our tour of Northern Idaho at spot #140... and enjoy the amazing view! Bathrooms with vault toilets, water pump, and grey water dump all just a short walk away."
Clean facilities: Horse owners appreciate the well-maintained corrals and camping areas. At Bonner County Fairgrounds, the site occasionally hosts equestrian events, and as one camper notes: "Would have said 5 but we had a code on our electric and no way to report it as the host is not here... Bonus, there was a Fjord Horse show while we were here. Cool to see the horses."
River access: Equestrians value water access for horses in more remote settings. At Pack River Dispersed Site, "A few sites available along this road. Lots of washboard/rutted sections on the road and some steep areas getting to certain campsites. On the river and very peaceful," explains Emma T.
Proximity to attractions: Campers appreciate that equestrian sites provide access to local points of interest. "Love staying here, we stay here every summer. Enjoy the lake and it's only 20 mins from Silverwood theme park," mentions Danielle P. about Round Lake State Park, which is near several equestrian trails.
Generator policy: Unlike some campgrounds in the region, Corral Equestrian Campground permits generators, making it suitable for horse owners with living-quarter trailers requiring power.
Limited natural grazing: Horse owners should bring feed and water buckets, as natural grazing options are restricted in most developed campgrounds.
Seasonal accessibility: Many horse trails become inaccessible during winter months. At Round Lake State Park, a winter visitor noted: "Swung by here yesterday (late Dec) after calling to confirm hookups were still functional. There was only one hookup spot plowed, and it's connectivity was not stable."
Varying terrain: Trail conditions range from easy to challenging depending on location and season. When exploring Breakwater Campground near equestrian areas, one camper warned: "Be prepared for no cell service. 0 amenities. it's just a place to pitch a tent and have a fire."
Educational opportunities: Many campgrounds near Sandpoint offer learning experiences for children about local wildlife. At Round Lake State Park, "The camp visitor center has a cool place for kids to learn about the wildlife in the area with foot prints in sand, bird calls, samples of the different types of trees and more."
Lake accessibility: When planning equestrian camping with children, consider combining trail rides with lake activities. At Outlet Campground near equestrian areas, a family reported: "My daughter and I booked site 11 unseen and we jumped for joy when we drove up. A tiny little piece of beach, huge tent/picnic area."
Site selection: For families with horses, select sites with adequate space for both camping and equestrian needs. At Round Lake, a visitor advised: "We stayed in a tent only spot - spot 17 I think. The spot was somewhat small... Also the end of the site (where we put our tent) is slightly slanted. So that was frustrating."
RV size limitations: Most equestrian campgrounds have size restrictions for rigs. For larger units, consider nearby RV-friendly alternatives like Kootenai County Fairgrounds, where one RVer noted: "This place is big rig friendly. I stayed in a 45 class A motorhome with a tow vehicle. I had no problem with the access to the rv park."
Water and electric access: When horse camping with an RV, check hookup availability. At Bonner County Fairgrounds, "33 paved sites, water and electric at each site. Some sites offer shade as the google earth pic suggests. Sites are a little close but are decent size."
Reservation planning: Book well in advance for equestrian sites with RV access, especially during summer months. A camper at Bonner County Fairgrounds shared: "Great place to stay. Nice back in sites with picnic table. Electric and water at site. Dump station close. Easy bike ride to Sandpoint with lots of bike paths."
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