USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Bell Bay Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 7 to September 29
- Max RV length
- 43 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,543 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BELL BAY CAMPGROUND (NFSR 545) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Nearest town
- Harrison
- Address
- 406 East Point Rd., Harrison, ID, 83833
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 26° | -19° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 24° | -15° | 47° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 29° | 12° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 33° | 25° | 74° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 45° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 49° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 59° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 59° | 49° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 52° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 41° | 32° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 33° | 18° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 12° | 52° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Harrison City Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 3 mi · 22 sites
- Coeur d'Alene Casino RV Access · Tribal Lands · 7 mi
- Mica Bay Boater Park · Bureau of Land Management · 8 mi
- Heyburn State Park · Idaho State Parks · 9 mi · 129 sites
- Beauty Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 20 sites
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