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Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station

Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station is located near Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho. The area features mountainous terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s°F to highs in the 70s°F depending on the season. Nearby attractions include Schweitzer Mountain Resort, which offers various outdoor activities, and Lake Pend Oreille, known for its recreational opportunities.

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Want the ease of having your comfortable RV with you while you ride? Not a problem! RV parking is welcome at Schweitzer free of charge at the fire station lot and the parking area on the other side of the round-about.

Schweitzer Mountain RV Parking Policy RV Parking is located at the fire station lot (southwest side of the roundabout) only. Please take direction from parking attendant if on duty or contact Schweitzer Public Safety before parking if you have questions. There are no hookup services available and RV must be self-contained. Maximum 3 consecutive night stay. Requests for longer stays can be directed to the parking staff of Public Safety. Plan your arrival & departure times for early AM or late PM. Access & egress is limited by day parking area. RVs may be asked to move , if requested to move, please comply. Open fires must be off the ground, contained and manned at all times. Site clean-up is the responsibility of the RV guest. Please use dumpsters provided for garbage or haul off the mountain, and do not empty waste tanks or grey water on the ground. RV must be occupied each night. All pets must be on a leash while on premises. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on Schweitzer property (examples: snowmobiles and ATVs). Sledding is not allowed on Schweitzer property. RV user agrees and acknowledges that Schweitzer is not responsible for any damage to vehicles parked in any Schweitzer parking area, or for towing fees if RV must be moved. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Schweitzer Public Safety or the parking staff.

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Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station is located in Idaho

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Coordinates

48.34862245 N
116.59961 W

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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2024

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.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station by B S., September 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station by B S., September 6, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2023

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.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station by PJ M., July 11, 2023
  • Review photo of Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station by PJ M., July 11, 2023
  • Review photo of Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station by PJ M., July 11, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Schweitzer Mountain Fire Station?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.