Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through late October.

About

Whiskey Rock Bay Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground located on the west shore of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The campground features 9 campsites, with 3 sites positioned directly on the lake, offering stunning water views and easy access to recreation. In addition to the campsites, there are 4 designated picnic sites with fire rings. The facility includes vault toilets, a boat dock, and a swimming beach, making it an ideal destination for water-based activities including motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming. Accessible by a scenic 30-mile drive south from Clark Fork on Road 278 (Johnson Creek Road), or by boat from Lake Pend Oreille (approximately 10 miles south of Garfield Bay), Whiskey Rock Bay offers a remote camping experience. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or fees required. Campers should come prepared with their own drinking water as potable water is not available on-site. The peaceful lakeside setting and rustic amenities attract those seeking a quiet escape on one of Idaho's most beautiful lakes.

Directions

From Clark Fork, drive south on Road 278 (Johnson Creek Road) and continue 30 miles to the campground. By boat, the site is located on the west shore of Lake Pend Oreille about 10 miles south of Garfield Bay.

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