This is an amazing little oasis in the middle of the forest. The staff felt more like family than a…read morestranger. Very friendly! Being more of an RV park, It seemed like a campground where most of the people bring their own entertainment (aka quads/sxs/dirt bikes). As far out as it is, there's not a lot to explore on the campgrounds. To explore you have to go out on the dirt road. They do have ping pong tables & a horseshoe pit. Most of the people staying there had dirt bikes and quads. They'd all be coming and going at times. At night, it was very quiet. They have warm showers, and a clean bathroom (clean for camping standards). To note: It's a fairly long (~9 miles) trek on a dirt road to get to the campground off of I-90. Expect your vehicle to get dirty on the way in/out. There was zero cell service (Verizon). Overall, I would recommend this campground!

If you want to get off the grid, no internet or spam calls -- true peace & quiet -- with helpful…read moreand friendly hosts -- this is the place! We wondered why we had to drive so far, and once we arrived, we quickly realized how nice this place is - we loved it! Next time we will stay longer.

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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We found this state park while driving to Canada. Excellent little campground with trails. The…read moretrail was easy not steep at all. Not gravely either. I am glad we found this place. Very few people were on site when we visited.

We stayed this last weekend at round lake with some friends and family. We rented three sites next…read moreto each other. As soon as we arrived the people in front of us quickly got stuck because of the boulders that are placed everywhere. The people that work there sat in the golf cart and proceeded to watch them for thirty minutes. My spouse had to help with 3 others to jiggle a boulder so they can gain an inch of room. The area where they ask you to put up tents on are white rock filled area next to our fire pit and picnic table. We were asked to not use the "ground" dirt to camp but did point out many tents using this. The rules are ridiculous, no hammocks , and if you are disabled and use a cane like I do good luck maneuvering around the unnecessary costly boulders that are not an improvement but a waste of cost. Never again will I or seventeen others visit again. Enjoy your boulders.

This hidden gem is so refreshing! We have been traveling and RV Parks bought by corporations lack…read more the care, kindness, hospitality and heart that this private park offers! We found this park when we were passing by. We turned around and spent three days here! Chris and Marcy have put their heart and soul into this place! They have the above and beyond hospitality as well as a plethora of information about the area and the fun adventures nearby. They have a gathering area with very comfortable seating and fire pit in the center. Great play area for children and a dog walk for your fur babies. The bathrooms and showers are cleaned daily and very accommodating to all. As you can see we have had our fill of other types of RV Parks that tend to be more concerned about the sale than the truth. This place is priceless! We rented a pull through spot with full hookups. There are adorable cabins to rent on this 12 acre pine covered area with a short stroll down to the river. Trails galore to ride and the quaint little town of Troy nearby.

We paid for 5 nights stay in site 7. The road noise was so loud that we couldn't sleep until after…read moremidnight, when the highway traffic calmed down for the night. We left the next morning due to the horrible sleeping conditions. At check out we requested a refund and was told "no refund", unless they rented the site during the time we paid for. We didn't receive a refund.... We used NO services for 4 nights , yet received no refund. To make us pay $230 for a one night stay is unethical and just wrong! Most places have free dumps while you are there. If you dump more than once, you'll pay extra. We do not recommend this business! ***If we receive a refund, I will amend this review accordingly***

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.

This is an older RV resort, but that is not a bad thing. Folks are pretty packed in their spots,…read morebut the grounds are well maintained, and the location is great on the lake. There is an excellent restaurant on premises, with finer dining options, along with affordable standards. There are a couple shower/bathroom combos available, with a few obligatory pee-atoriums for the tent campers who don't have rigs. With plenty of old growth trees, it has a rather 'woodsy' feel, which is what one wants in a camping experience. Everyone is friendly. Staff, campers, folks at the resto, were all smiles and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay here, but I have my eye on perhaps visiting mid-week, or in the shoulder seasons for a more quiet experience. However, if I were a few decades younger, I would have partied my a** off, and would be here every other weekend...

Stayed there for about a week. Very reasonably priced with full hook ups to include propane and a…read morenice clean bath house. Site was very easy to get into with a large RV. The property is right on a beautiful lake with plenty of wildlife. The onsite restaurant had fantasic food and the wait staff was very friendly. The fully stocked bar has whatever you may like to include some house specialties that are not to miss. The owners are very friendly and accomodating and are just genuinely nice folks to talk with. Spirit Lake is one of those beautiful places tucked away as a hidden gem. If you need a RV spot this is certainly a go to. We are sure to be back.

Visiting family here in ID & they took us to visit this wonderful state park. It's named after the…read moreadmiral who said, "Damn the torpedos. Full speed ahead!" during the Civil War. The former site of a Naval training station: Over 293,000 sailors received basic training here. Who would've thought a Naval training facility would be in Idaho? It was also used as a German POW camp during WW II. There are so many things to do here. Tour the Museum At The Brig, go hiking of one of many trails, camp at one of their numerous camp sites, play disc golf, bring a lunch & picnic along the shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille, the largest lake in ID. Fishing, sailing or boating. Visit the beautiful viewpoint at the end of South Rd. Shooting ranges or even a model airplane flying field! However, I must say their gift shops are somewhat lacking. Go for a day or a weekend, this park is just great.

Beautiful area! Lots fun areas to swim. It was bust but we were able to find space in the 2…read moredifferent swimming areas.

I was in the area needing a campsite and this place came up. I called but it was after office hours…read moreso I drove over and the office again was closed and I figured I would pay in the morning! There were no prices posted in person or on the website, and no where it stated it was members only. After I had been there about 2 hours (at 7pm) a woman on a golf cart sped into my camp site so fast she skidded on the gravel yelling if you're not a member you owe me $82 to stay here. No hello, welcome or anything. I said how was I supposed to know it was a members campsite as that was not posted anywhere (I double checked the office and front gate as I left making sure I didn't miss anything) and she yelled at me that people normally call first (which I did but they were closed). I packed up and found another fantastic public campsite close by for $30/night and was very happy there. The beach access at old American is also mediocre compared to over things in the area. Just don't want anyone else to set up camp just to have to leave! Some signage with members only and prices would be nice, both in person/at the gate and on the website.

I've stayed here for the summer for a couple of years now. They're making nice improvements. The…read morenew asphalt at the park entrance looks great and has cut the dust. The hanging flowers and flower beds around the office, club house, and laundry/restrooms are really nice. I really enjoy the river access, the deer and turkeys that stroll through, beautiful views of the river valley, and the quiet nights in the park. The recreation building has been renovated this year and is really nice. Maintenance is very responsive. I had a hose bib that was leaking. I let the office know and it was replaced that afternoon. Never any problem with electric or sewer. The grassy common areas are watered and cut regularly. The playground area was updated this Spring. Laundry is equipped with newer washers and dryers are very reasonably priced. Showers and restrooms are very clean. So, a lot of improvements and beautification has taken place. I really enjoyed coming here, and these improvements make it that much better. Management and maintenance are super friendly and eager to help.

we.booked our first night, liked it so much, stayed a second night! full service, immaculately…read morekept, short trail to very private lake area. hosts were super friendly and had lots of ideas of things to do in the area. gave us maps and info. their restaurant recommendation for El Patron was OUTSTANDING! the best dinner we have had anywhere in a long time!! as a side note, the camp hosits made room for a family in distress from the wildfires and helped accommodate their animals without disturbing anyone else. many thanks for being just great humans!,

If friendly customer service is appealing to you, do not stay at this campground. Bunny the owner…read moreis the worst. Stayed at this place more than a few times, and it's the same every time. One example....grown women who may be wearing shorts and a bathing suit top....she will kick you out if you don't cover up. The reason..."there are married men here." Absolutely horrific rules and customer service. She is the worst!!!