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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 11th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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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