USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Green Bay Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 17
- Season
- May 16 to September 27
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,116 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GREEN BAY (NFSR 2672) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Nearest town
- Sandpoint, ID 83864
- Address
- 1602 Ontario St. , Sandpoint, ID 83864, ID, 83864
- Phone
- 208-263-5111
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Photography, Water Access, Water Activities
About
Overview
Surrounded by clear waters of Lake Pend Oreille which is Idaho’s biggest and deepest (at 1,158 feet deep, there are only four deeper lakes in the nation), and at 43 miles long (111 miles of shoreline), the newly renovated campground has 17 sites and provides the ideal getaway for people looking for a remote, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of the Lake. These sites are reached by boat or long walks from the parking lot.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy all types of boating from kayaking to canoeing to power boating.
Fantastic birding and wildlife viewing is available from the campsite or a short drive to Mineral Point Trailhead.
Swimming is a popular summer pastime and with beach access at the campground, visitors won't have any problem cooling off during warmer months.
Facilities
Green Bay Campground can only by trail from parking lot or by boat. No drinking water is available and this is a pack it in, pack it out facility. Picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire rings are provided.
Natural Features
Dug out by Ice Age glaciers and located amid three major frontal ranges of the northern Rocky Mountains, it has natural splendor to go with a fascinating human and natural history.
The lake has a very active and visible population of ospreys that can be seen diving into the lake to catch fish. Bald eagles are common, and wildlife from moose and deer and bear to spawning kokanee salmon can be spotted around the lake. Seasonally, migrating waterfowl including swans, geese and ducks are common in many areas of the lake. Lake Pend Oreille is also known for its kamloops (a species of giant rainbow trout), mackinaw and kokanee salmon.
Nearby Attractions
The Mineral Point Trail can be accessed from the campground or from a nearby trailhead. Garfield Bay can be accessed from a short drive from the campground parking area. Numerous sites can be accessed by boat from the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 31° | 3° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 27° | 1° | 45° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 33° | 12° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 37° | 27° | 74° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 46° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 51° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 62° | 53° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 66° | 56° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 57° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 45° | 38° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 36° | 23° | 58° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 33° | 14° | 51° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Garfield Bay Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 1 mi · 43 sites
- Sam Owen · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 82 sites
- Maiden Rock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Whiskey Rock Bay Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Springy Point · Army Corps of Engineers · 9 mi · 39 sites
All public campgrounds in Idaho · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.