Sam Owen

Photo · Mike Hynes

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

82Sites

60 ftMax rig

The place

Sam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in a densely wooded forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming and boating in summer, and skiing in winter. Recreation A beach draws crowds of sunbathers and swimmers. Visitors also like to hike the half-mile, accessible Sam Owen Trail #4. The trail reaches a beautiful vista of Owens Bay, where hikers can rest on benches and take in the astonishing view. Anglers take pleasure in catching kamloops, Dolly Varden, northern pike, trout and catfish. A boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Keep reading

Facilities Amenities include a picnic area, paved overflow parking areas and an amphitheater for educational programs. Campsites do not have electric hookups but a group picnic shelter has electricity and lights. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Natural Features Sam Owen Campground is situated on a peninsula on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, at an elevation of 2,000 feet. The lake spans 82,088 acres and has 125 miles of shoreline. The well-loved campground shares a peninsula with the Sam Owen Game Preserve, which provides plenty of opportunities to see wildlife up close. Deer are very easy to spot, and watching for unique birds is a rewarding activity. Nearby Attractions The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway is well worth exploring.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 82

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
DANC	045	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
DANC	046	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
DANC	047	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
DANC	048	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
DANC	049	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
DANC	050	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
DANC	051	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
DANC	052	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
DANC	053	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
DANC	054	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
DANC	055	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
DANC	056	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
GROU	PICA	group picnic area	—	—
GRPA	PAV	group shelter electric	—	—	yes
LEAF	057	management	36 ft	—
LEAF	058	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LEAF	059	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LEAF	060	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	061	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	062	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
LEAF	063	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LEAF	064	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LEAF	065	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	066	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
LEAF	067	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
LEAF	068	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LEAF	069	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LEAF	070	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
LEAF	071	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	072	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LEAF	073	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
LEAF	074	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	075	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LEAF	076	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	077	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LEAF	078	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LEAF	079	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LEAF	080	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
LEAF	081	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
REDS	001	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
REDS	002	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
REDS	003	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
REDS	004	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
REDS	006	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	007	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
REDS	009	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
REDS	010	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
REDS	011	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
REDS	012	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	013	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
REDS	014	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	015	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	016	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
REDS	017	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
REDS	018	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
REDS	019	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
REDS	020	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
REDS	021	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
REDS	022	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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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