Smith Lake Campground
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.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 11:50AM PDT until July 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Tuesday, and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of the Idaho Panhandle and Central and Eastern Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day this week, though additional heat advisories may be needed on Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
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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