About Big Hank
Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season. Wildlife like mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds are often spotted. Tubing on the river is a popular summertime activity, as is cutthroat fishing. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts enjoy the class I-III rapids down the river. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are a short drive away. Highlights include trails to Centennial Falls, Shadow Falls and Settler's Grove of Ancient Cedars. Big Hank Campground offers about 30 spacious campsites for tent camping. Drinking water from hand pumps, vault toilets, picnic tables and established fire rings are among the conveniences offered. Roads and campsite parking…
- Fees: 24
- Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day
- Managed by: Idaho Panhandle National Forests, FS
- Where: 18 mi south of Heron, MT · 47.8225, -116.09778
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hank Meadow | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Coeur D'Alene River | ATV road | at camp | 19.7 mi |
| Centennial Falls | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Shoshone Ridge | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 14.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Little Guard Lookout 4.5 mi
- Devils Elbow 5.5 mi
- Berlin Flats 5.5 mi
- Kit Price 7.2 mi
- Berlin Flats Group Campground 7.4 mi
- Magee Rangers Cabin 7.7 mi