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Open mid-May through late September. Sites are reservable via Recreation.gov with some first-come, first-served availability early in the week. 14-day stay limit strictly enforced within any 30-consecutive-day period.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition

This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region

It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Upper Smith Fire Closure - Pyramid Pass Trail

The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire and suppression activities as part of planned operations for the Upper Smith fire burning in the area. The order temporarily closes the Pyramid Pass Trail #13 from Forest Service Road 634 (Trout Creek) to the junction…

About

Sam Owen Campground occupies a scenic peninsula on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille within Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The setting combines dense pine and cedar forest with direct lake access via a sandy swimming beach and boat launch with dock. The adjacent Sam Owen Game Preserve makes deer sightings common and rewards patient birders with diverse species. The half-mile Sam Owen Trail #4 is wheelchair accessible and leads to a vista overlooking Owens Bay with benches for resting. Lake Pend Oreille spans over 82,000 acres with 125 miles of shoreline, supporting kamloops, Dolly Varden, northern pike, trout, and catfish. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available on-site through a concessionaire. Campsites are standard nonelectric with back-in driveways on paved surfaces. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table. A group picnic shelter with electricity and lights is available for day use only. The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway passes nearby and is worth exploring.

Directions

From Sandpoint, take State Highway 200 east 21 miles. Turn right on Peninsula Road (County Road 1028) and continue 1 mile to the recreation area.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $32 - $116

Vehicle

Max RV Length 60ft
Max Trailer Length 60ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (208) 263-5111

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Sam Owen Sunset
Sam Owen Beach
Sam Owen Beach
Sam Owen Beach

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