French settlers named the area "Pend Oreille," which means "ear pendant," after observing the large shell earrings worn by the Kalispell people. The area around the Lake is the traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. It is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States with depths plunging more than 1,200 ft., in some areas. Scroll down for a list of Sandpoint area RV Parks. Lake Pend Oreille is a glacier-carved lake surrounded by scenic mountains in the northern Idaho Panhandle. Most of North Idahos Campgrounds take reservations 9 months in advance so. Follow Lakeshore Drive three miles to the Springy Point Campground.
Ok for a night or two forested - Outdoor Girl Travel America RV Park. Idaho, including Farragut State Park, Sandpoint City Beach and Sam Owen Campground. A small picnic shelter (25 person max.) located off of the beach may be reserved by calling 20. Sandpoint, ID 83864 20 Reservations: 80 Official Website. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and showers. Sites can accommodate up to 2 vehicles and 8 people. There are 37 standard (non-electric) and 2 walk-to (tent only) campsites. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites. Springy Point Campground has 39 single-family campsites and overlooks the Pend Oreille River with beauitufl views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. Visitors may also enjoy biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into the town of Sandpoint for a change of scenery or stroll around town.įor the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip. A large swimming area provides visitors with comfortable access to the river's clear, clean waters. Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located on-site, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are never far out of reach. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities.
Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The area is also home to the Albeni Falls Visitor Center, traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. Popular activities include water sports, biking, and wildlife watching trips. My family has traveled to Hope, Idaho for thirty years (our boys have grown up on the lake) and its beauty and the majesty of the surrounding mountains continues to bring us all back. This campground has first-come, first-served sites.Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains overlooking the Pend Oreille River. Whether camping, boating, condo-ing or just driving by, Lake Pend OReille deserves its reputation as one of Idahos if not the northwests most beautiful lakes. No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed. You may stay a total of 14 days in any 30 day period at Albeni falls Dam which includes Priest River, Riley Creek, Springy Point, and Albeni Cove Recreation Areas. Springy Point will be closed and locked at 10 PM-7 AM (no vehicle entry).Ĭampers with reservations must check-in at the Park Office upon arrival. Please register for the campsite during booth hours (7am-9pm). Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.Ī fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. For the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip. Throughout the summer the Festival of Sandpoint provides the camper with the opportunity to attend a concert or symphony. The Schweitzer Mountain Resort 30 miles away offers mountain biking adventures. Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, pay phone, a swimming beach and beautiful sunsets over the Pend Oreille.Īrea attractions include shopping in Sandpoint, Silverwood Theme Park about 15 minutes south on US 95 and biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into Sandpoint. Park gates lock at 10 pm and re-opens at 7 am. The campground offers 38 campsites (no-hookups). Springy Point Recreation Area is located on the shores of the Pend Oreille (pond o'ray) River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains.
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