Closed

The campground typically operates June through September. Access depends on snowpack at this high-elevation site. Sites are free and first-come, first-served with no reservations.

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

Twentymile Leonia Forest Service Road 408 Closure

The purpose of this order is for public safety during repair operations on a washed-out section of NFS Road 408.

About

Smith Lake Campground is a quiet, rustic campground nestled in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Boundary County. Located at Smith Lake, the campground features 7 campsites available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Basic amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. The campground also includes a day-use area with 3 picnic units and a boat ramp providing access to Smith Lake. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, and swimming in summer, and ice fishing and skating in winter. Due to its high elevation, access is dependent on snowpack conditions. To reach the campground, travel north on US 95 from Bonners Ferry to the junction with US 2, continue north on US 95 for 2.2 miles, then turn east on Smith Lake Road (County Road #36) for 2.3 miles to the lake and campground.

Directions

From Bonners Ferry, travel north on US 95 to the junction with US 2. Continue north on US 95 for 2.2 miles, then turn east on Smith Lake Road (County Road #36) for 2.3 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (208) 267-5561

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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