U.S. Forest Service · Coeur d'Alene National Forest · ID

Bell Bay Campground

Bell Bay Campground Site 15Photo · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
16Sites
43 ftMax rig

The place

Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the shoreline. Recreation Hikers enjoy the Bell Bay Trail, a foot path that runs for a mile around the lake shore. The lake beach offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, power boating and canoeing. Anglers enjoy the abundance of trout, salmon and panfish in the vast lake. Keep reading

Facilities Bell Bay campground offers six reservable single family sites and several other sites that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a large group campground on the upper loop that can accommodate up to 60 guests. Drinking water, vault toilets and campfire rings are provided. The lower loop has two docks where boats can be moored. The walk from the docks is fairly steep but short. Natural Features Located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho, the campground is surrounded by a forest of Ponderosa and other mixed pines. It lies on the southeast shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake just north of Harrison, Idaho. The lake spans 50 square miles, offering countless recreation opportunities and scenic views for visitors. Nearby Attractions The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the northern side of the lake, is a popular destination. About an hour away, the area offers paddle boat rentals, ferry rides, sea plane rides and more.

The sites · 16

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Lower013standard nonelectric20 ft
Lower014standard nonelectric30 ft
Lower015standard nonelectric43 ft
LOWER002standard nonelectric40 ftyes
LOWER003standard nonelectric24 ftyes
LOWER004standard nonelectric40 ft
LOWER005standard nonelectric40 ft
LOWER006tent only nonelectric20 ft
LOWER007tent only nonelectric25 ft
LOWER008tent only nonelectric20 ft
LOWER009standard nonelectric36 ft
LOWER010tent only nonelectric20 ft
LOWER011tent only nonelectric25 ft
LOWER012standard nonelectric34 ft
LOWER016standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPL001group standard area nonelectric30 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in ID-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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