Bull River Pavilion

Kootenai National Forest, MT · ≈49.9 mi to Coeur d'Alene
Sites
1
Max rig
60 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
49.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 200 people
  • Boating and water sports enthusiasts
  • Fishing and wildlife viewing
  • Big rigs with pull-through sites

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors wanting nearby town amenities
  • Solo travelers or small groups

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 200 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeVault toilets
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Riverfront
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How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
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Where it is

Nearest town: Coeur d'Alene, ~49.9 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: KNF

Overview

Overview Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in northwestern Montana. Recreation The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating. Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also popular activities on the reservoir. Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10 miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years. Facilities The accessible pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people, has space for up to 5 camping vehicles and approximately 7 single vehicles. A camping unit is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car. Remember, do not block traffic in the parking loop to maintain access for emergency vehicles. Electricity is available within the structure. It is also equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible vault toilet and drinking water are provided. A camping vehicle is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car. The adjacent campground offers over a dozen accessible sites for tent and RV camping. A boat ramp, fishing dock and access to the reservoir are available within the campground. All parking surfaces are gravel. Natural Features The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the area, including cedar and Douglas fir. Nearby Attractions

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground