Army Corps of Engineers · Idaho
Albeni Cove
Army Corps of Engineers · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 1 electric, 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 12
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,257 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Pend Oreille
- Nearest town
- OLDTOWN
- Address
- 2376 E HIGHWAY 2, OLDTOWN, ID, 83822
- Phone
- 208-437-3133
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Albeni Cove is a small campground located just upstream from Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille.
Situated amongst firs, cedars and pines, Albeni Cove provides a rustic, but incredibly beautiful location for camping and recreation on the river.
Recreation
Water sports are the most common activity at Albeni Cove, including swimming, fishing and boating.
Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, including bald eagles, osprey, a wide variety of birds, and most commonly, deer.
Facilities
Albeni Cove Campground offers 14 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills. An on-site dock, boat ramp and swimming beach provide easy access to the water.
Natural Features
Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River, provides flood control, power production and countless recreational activities for visitors year-round.
Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.
Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas.
Nearby Attractions
The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 28° | -7° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 24° | -7° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 31° | 9° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 34° | 25° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 45° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 51° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 62° | 51° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 63° | 55° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 55° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 42° | 34° | 74° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 33° | 18° | 57° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 29° | 7° | 51° | 9 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.
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