Bell Bay Campground

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, ID · ≈14.2 mi to Coeur d'Alene
Sites
16
Max rig
43 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
14.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Hikers and biking adventurers
  • Campers with pets
  • Pull-through rig users

✕ Not ideal for

  • Campers needing electric hookups
  • Those requiring full amenities
  • Visitors seeking nearby town access

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

10 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
5 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
1 Group Standard Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 75 people
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHiking
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Coeur d'Alene, ~14.2 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc., Elizabeth Sayre, Jana Lee, Rebecca Smith

Overview

Overview Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the shoreline. Recreation Hikers enjoy the Bell Bay Trail, a foot path that runs for a mile around the lake shore. The lake beach offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, power boating and canoeing. Anglers enjoy the abundance of trout, salmon and panfish in the vast lake. Facilities Bell Bay campground offers six reservable single family sites and several other sites that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a large group campground on the upper loop that can accommodate up to 60 guests. Drinking water, vault toilets and campfire rings are provided. The lower loop has two docks where boats can be moored. The walk from the docks is fairly steep but short. Natural Features Located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho, the campground is surrounded by a forest of Ponderosa and other mixed pines. It lies on the southeast shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake just north of Harrison, Idaho. The lake spans 50 square miles, offering countless recreation opportunities and scenic views for visitors. Nearby Attractions The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the northern side of the lake, is a popular destination. About an hour away, the area offers paddle boat rentals, ferry rides, sea plane rides and more.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground