USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Big Hank
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 30
- Hookups
- 30 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,733 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BIG HANK MEADOW (NFSR 208A) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Nearest town
- Prichard
- Address
- IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST, ID
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
30 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season.
Wildlife like mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds are often spotted.
Recreation
Tubing on the river is a popular summertime activity, as is cutthroat fishing.
Whitewater rafting enthusiasts enjoy the class I-III rapids down the river.
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are a short drive away. Highlights include trails to Centennial Falls, Shadow Falls and Settler's Grove of Ancient Cedars.
Facilities
Big Hank Campground offers about 30 spacious campsites for tent camping. Drinking water from hand pumps, vault toilets, picnic tables and established fire rings are among the conveniences offered. Roads and campsite parking spurs are paved.
Natural Features
Big Hank is in a heavily wooded area on the banks of the Couer D' Alene River and Big Hank Creek. At 2,800 feet elevation, the campground sits on the Big Hank Meadow.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | -22° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -11° | 49° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 29° | 7° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 33° | 21° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 44° | 32° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 60° | 48° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 59° | 49° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 52° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 40° | 32° | 76° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 32° | 12° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 2° | 49° | 10 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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