Camping for swimming in Idaho
117 camps in Idaho that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 49°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Stanley24 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Coeur d'Alene14 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Cascade13 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Idaho City13 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Sandpoint10 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Idaho are good for swimming?
117 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 7 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 49°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 93% also offer fishing, 72% also offer boating & paddling, 69% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in IdahoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Black RockFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBlack Rock Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Idaho City, on the North Fork Boise River, at an elevation of 4,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local…
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Bartoo Island Boat-In CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSurrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 25 sites on Bartoo Island provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful…
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Alturas Lake InletFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalAlturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.
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Bumblebee CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBumblebee Campground is located in a beautiful meadow with no standing trees, near the Little North Fork Coeur D'Alene River. It makes a perfect fishing and seasonal hunting base camp.…
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Albeni CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlbeni Cove is a small campground located just upstream from Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille.
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Point CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalPoint Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
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Priest RiverFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPriest River Campground is situated on the banks of Priest River, shaded by firs, cedars and pines, just upstream from the confluence of the Pend Oreille River.
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Big HankFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBig 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.…
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Free camps for swimming
- Badger Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
A stay at the Badger Creek Campgroundenables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River (Forest Service road 268). Arrowrock Reservoir is just…
View camp → - Troutdale CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
A stay at the Troutdale Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River.
View camp → - Slide Creek Dispersed SiteFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The Slide Creek dispersed site has a toilet, fishing access and a sandy beach along the Selway River. Swimming, fishing, floating, canoeing, and kayaking in the river are all popular…
View camp → - Lolo Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Lolo Creek Campground consists of 9 camping units and is located 21 miles northeast of Kamiah, Idaho along the shores of Lolo and Eldorado Creek. This campground is a fantastic location for…
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