About Lower Kootenai River Area
The Lower Kootenai River Area (Bonners Ferry District) is bordered by the Purcell and Cabinet Ranges and the Montana Line on the east, the rugged Selkirk Range on the west, and the Canadian border to the north. The Kootenai River meanders north and west through the District, and the Moyie River joins it from the north. Peaks are moderate in elevation (6000 - 7000 ft.) but are rugged due to heavy glaciation. They are renowned for their mountaineering challenge. There are many spectacular lakes, both low elevation lakes with easy access and high elevation, subalpine lakes, accessed only by trail or 'bushwhacking'. National Forest lands offer a full range of year-round recreational opportunities. Emphasis tends to be placed on backcountry, non-developed, semi-primitive recreation, yet urban activities such as auto touring, white water rafting, and car camping are common as well. More than…
- Managed by: Idaho Panhandle National Forests, FS
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Bonners Ferry, ID · 48.78471, -116.38311
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Creek | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 9.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Smith Lake Campground 5.8 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi N of Moyie Springs 11.8 mi
- Meadow Creek Campground 11.8 mi
- Deer Ridge Lookout 12.3 mi
- Snyder Guard Station (Id) 12.5 mi
- The Hemlocks RV and Lodge 13.5 mi