Very clean Forest Service campground in a sort of ponderosa pine grove, right on the side of the…read moreBanks-Lowman highway. The highway isn't too heavily traveled, so the sites are fairly quiet, with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Tables, BBQ grills and fire rings...plus very clean vault toilets and running water. Being in view of the highway, the sites don't feel very secluded or private -- but that is more than made up for by the fact that directly across the highway is a little all-natural sandy-bottomed hot spring, right on the banks of the Payette River. As far as I know you can soak any time, day or night, in a little rectangular pool that used to be part of a bathhouse or something back in the day. We walked over from our campsite after dark, and hiked down for a very relaxing soak. This place is not hardcore, remote or rugged....but I still give it 5 stars because it's clean, beautiful and EASY! And sometimes, that's what you want! I would definitely stay here again...but if you don't want to camp out, you can use the springs for free by parking in the little day use lot at the trailhead, just across from the campground.

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Jesse is amazing! Awesome dude! Amazing campsite and amazing people! Jesse gave us wood and gave us…read moreextra

We didn't camp here but rented tubes and used their shuttle service - and we had an awesome time!…read more The staff and service here is top notch, they really make you feel like family. Before we even got there, we called several times with all sorts of questions and they were patient and super helpful each time. Upon arriving, they were quick to help us and made sure we had all the gear (tubes, waterproof phone cases, drinks, ice, etc) to make our river float as comfortable and fun as possible! The ride to the river is very quick and on the way they provide plenty of pointers so you're sure to avoid any rough patches coming down the river. They handled loading and unloading our stuff for us, thank you! We will definitely be back and hope to stay overnight next time to take advantage of all they have to offer! Thanks for a great summer memory!!

We had a really nice experience! We arrived around 6:30pm and got all checked in! We bought some…read moreice and fire wood from the office. They delivered the fire wood right to our site! We made some hot dogs over the fire and did a little walking around. The pool looks nice (we always saw a lot of people swimming). The staff was always nice and kind. They really seem dedicated to having a nice campground. We were really impressed by the camp kitchen. We didn't bring anything we needed to cook, (besides the hot dogs) so we didn't end up using it but it looked nice/useful. If we happen to find ourselves in this area again we will definitely use it! It even had a microwave! The bathrooms were always clean and had warm water for showers. The cabin itself was nice. We rented a 6 person cabin. It was roomy with a double bed and 2 sets of bunk beds. The beds had the classic cabin style mattresses, but not too bad. It had a little heater attached, which was nice when it got a little chilly in the evening. Overall a very pleasant and nice experience! (A personal favorite: the front porch swing on the cabin: such a cute touch)

I went to camp here on a busy holiday weekend. There is nothing wrong with it, it is just I am a…read morewriter and had hoped for my quiet. The people above me (tiered camped ground, like a staircase) had their LED lights shining into my camper and I finally went in my nightgown to their site and asked them to turn it off. Kids ran everywhere.. so it upset my dogs. Truthfully, it just wasn't the right place for a single person wanting solitude.

We were just looking for a place to crash for one night on our way to our next destination... and…read moreended up discovering a hidden gem! This campground was incredibly clean, the sites were spacious, and there were so many activities to keep both kids and adults entertained. The young staff were some of the friendliest people we've met--welcoming, helpful, and always smiling. Our only complaint? We wish we'd planned to stay longer!

We stayed here for three nights. First, it is right along the freeway, and you hear all the noise…read more It does quiet down in the wee hours of the night. If you do not like being next to the freeway, this campground is not for you. It did not bother us. We also take advantage of their half off rates during September. Thank you Wolf Lodge for that. Next, the campground has a lot of activities which we were not able to take advantage of. We were visiting friends in CDA and spent most of our time with them. I wish we had time borrow a canoe, hike and use the sauna. We had site number 12 a pull through with full hook ups. It is an end unit and we enjoyed it. The campsites in the center row have you facing the backside of another camper and it's hook ups. There are pull thrus, back in sites, tent sites, and adorable log cabins for rent. All sites come with a picnic table. There is a lot of shade. We felt very safe and even left our bicycles outside of our RV overnight.

This is a very nice campground, concrete slabs for campers, right on the river. There are 3 huge…read morefire pits. The grounds are well-maintained. The manager was very nice. The price was very reasonable. There is a shower/bathroom trailer which is cleaned daily. They ran out of hand soap though on our 1st day and it never was refilled when we left on the third day. This campground is right off the interstate, so very convenient, but not so quiet. They do have cones up, but if you're staying there, you just drive up around them. It wasn't a big deal. We would probably stay here again if we took a trip up north. It was a pretty central spot for what we had planned.

We knew this place would be noisy because it is right off the highway but we thought we'd give it a…read moretry because it is right on the river for fishing/floating. There is a nice concrete slab for each camper. First of all the GESTAPO is running the place! They put orange cones at the entry so EVERY TIME you come in and out of the campground....you have to stop and move the cones?! There are may be 20 sites and the camp hosts sit right at the entry where there is a sign to stop before you enter. Let's just say someone did RUN PAST THE ENTRY and take a site....then you go to them and collect your money. So....after going through the cones multiple times the last time I stopped my car, got out, moved the cones and drove through...I did not put the cones back. I kid you not...within 1 minute...the camp host came to me an yelled at me for not replacing the cones. WE LEFT! I go to camp to relax.....not to be yelled at by some camp host over an orange cone!! The sites are pretty small, NO trees, they don't water the grass so it is dry and burned. They have ONE fire pit in the dry grass near the river that you have to share with everyone. You pretty much need a play pen for dogs cuz there is no way to tie them up or have a place for them out of the sun. There are other sites in the area that are better...and NO GESTAPO!

If you're looking for a non-corporation personal home style friendly (like, really nice…read morepeople/host's) sort of experience, this is it! The place isn't fancy-schmancy full of rules and regulations or restrictions....its about YOU enjoying YOUR visit. We were here overnight, got here late (9pm)...and continued our travels back home from Yellowstone to the Puget Sound area. We stayed at a couple KOA's, a Washington State Park, and several days in Yellowstone. THIS PLACE - HANDS DOWN - WAY WAY BETTER!!!! So....what's so great here: Host's....they treat ya like they actually care about your visit.....make sure you have anything you need. The site....functional, accessible, great for our truck & 24' trailer (water & electric)....excellent kept yard at our site, and the central area gazebo was nice. Coffee provided by the host's in the gazebo in the morning :) The facilities: Two huge home style showers with....get this...Too Much Water Pressure.....you have to turn the shower on just a little and enjoy an endless awesome non-water saving home style shower experience (Be sure to keep shower curtain inside the shower please!) Laundry is available....didnt use it, but it's also here How about a free latte or whatever drink you like at the espresso stand on-site!!!!.....yep, its included! Want an ice cream bar or popsicle out of the chest freezer in the office....bring your 50 cents... not the 1.50 at everywhere else! There is a family tent/car camping here with some dogs.....so the campground is obviously very pet friendly. Anyway.....my family (wife & 2 kids)....have been on the road for a week, and this has been THE BEST camping/overnight accomodations we've had. Oh ya.....I'm not going to post the cost for all this.....but 3 nights here or one night at the KOA in Powel, MT....I'll take this place every time. Dave, Olivia & the kidz.

This was literally a spur of the moment stop while looking for an overnight place on a late summer…read moreSaturday (often not easy in popular recreational areas). It's a small campground within walking distance of the little town of Pinehurst. It's super clean with 2 nice, private shower rooms and a dump station. The managers were absolutely delightful and friendly. There was some noise from the highway, but not too bad for being so close to the road. I'd stay here again.

Clean and quiet campsites very close to the lake. Scenic drive along lake is beautiful!read more

Nice campground, very busy holiday weekend! Day 2 has begun for us! Very close camp sites, nice…read moreneighbors (not everybody goes to bed between 9 & 10 ). Bathroom and showers were very close to our campsite. The camp fire set up was great as well! Have yet to get to the swimming pool or hiking but we will! Bit chilly today 22 degrees cooler than yesterday but still nice! Feels great! Make sure to book Camp Coeur d'Alene campground as your next outdoor adventure!

Kamiak Butte is the perfect short easy hike to take in an expansive view of the rolling hills. On a…read moreclear day you can see the town of Palouse and part of Pullman. There are a few different hiking options up to about 3.5 or 4 miles. There al pretty easy to moderate depending on your fitness level. There's no fee to park and there are restrooms with flush toilets.

Cool park, not far from Pullman. Took some pictures that turned out great due to clear skies. Can't…read moretell you if this park is better than any other.

Forced all the kids to announce their pronouns from the time that they got on the boat to the camp…read more and continued throughout the entire experience repeatedly . They will not allow you or your camper to have contact with each other unless you happen to reach them on their manager's phone. They told us they will allow male students to sleep in female students cabins if they claim that pronoun. Bathroom and showers are Co-Ed. Our camper was 10 years old and has no desire to go back. Completely and totally ruined their first summer camp experience .

I started as a volunteer nurse in 2022 with my 3 kids as campers. July and August are the best…read moremonths for the beauty and weather of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Sleeping is open air; hiking is required and is both challenging and rewarding. Kids are grouped by age and get to experience swimming, boating and safety, archery, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, team building and nature without cell phones for the 5 days at camp. It is not a religious based camp, so consider your own bias and READ the information put out by the camp before making a decision for your family. I have returned 2 more summers and plan to continue into the future. I have seen positive growth in myself as a nurse, and the staff is serious about safety. My children all have their own opinions on what they liked and disliked about camp, and I continue to allow each of them to decide their participation level. They all loved swimming daily, archery and riding the "Big Boat" to camp. Two kids don't love the outdoor air sleeping, but the 3rd one invites friends and looks forward to it every year!