About Pend Oreille Lake Area
The Kalispel, Kutenai and other native peoples were the first inhabitants of this area. They lived along the waterways and utilized the area's abundant natural resources for survival. The Pend Oreille Lake area is famous for having recreational activities for every season. Some of our Forest opportunities range from, camping, fishing, hunting, berry picking, trail hikes, nature walks, horseback riding, bike riding, ATV/OHV trails, skiing.
- Managed by: Idaho Panhandle National Forests, FS
- Where: 6 mi southeast of Sandpoint, ID · 48.20697, -116.51183
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contest Mountain | ATV road | 2.0 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Contest Mountain D | ATV road | 2.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Gold Hill | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Gold Hill | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Gold Hill Vista | Hiking | 2.9 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 is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 4.8 mi
Propane: 23.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Alpine Park 2.5 mi
- Mirror Lake 2.7 mi
- Travel America Park 2.8 mi
- Springy Point 4.1 mi
- City of Sandpoint RV Park 4.8 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi S of Dover 5.2 mi