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Spokane Western Dude Ranch Barn BnB

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents58 acres · Spokane, WA

Spokane Trail Rides and Boarding is a Western Horse n Cattle Ranch with Grand Views! We're a full working we ranch offering trail rides, Barn Animal Hands on Tours, 5 beautiful Campsites, 3 REAL horse stall rooms made into Cozy Barn BnB rooms for guests! We off full care Horse Boarding and MORE. Jen is the owner and host, a single Christian woman making dreams come true! The ranch is her life and all the animals are happy healthy and beautiful. Come enjoy some camping & stay among them. 🤠🐎We are a horse motel too! Bring your horses: $50 per horse/bring your own hay/xxl stall use and turn out to obstacle course.

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Small Yurt in the Woods

1 site · Lodging12 acres · Sandpoint, ID

We have created this place and lived here for over 17 years. Our two boys who are 16 and 19 love to play and create their own piece of heaven. We desire to share it with others and allow them to see the magic of yurt living. We also live in a 30-ft yurt on the property that is our special place. Learn more about this land: This 14-foot yurt is a short walk of about 50 yards from the guest parking. You will pass our 30-ft family yurt going to your own private space. The property has a great remote feeling and has space to move around. There is a queen custom bed and room for a child or two on the floor if desired. There is a small gravity feed water system for the yurt and your own private outhouse. Plenty of wood for you to stay warm by the fire inside and an outdoor shower shared by our family. The kitchen comes with pots and pans, plates, etc. and a few extras. You will hear the sounds of nature and North Idaho at times out in your yurt as trains pass through the valley to Canada. We are 1.5 miles away from the tracks. If you are into being independent and open to new experiences then we would love to share our space with you. Please pull in the drive and pull up past the big garage and park to the left by the Yurt Parking Sign. Then walk towards the trail sign and follow the path. Recommended for you to bring a headlamp and outdoor slippers to walk to the outhouse or shower during your stay. We have towels at the yurt for your use. We can provide a Therm-a-rest bed for your child if needed. Please bring your own wood for outside fires at the fire pit.

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Cabin in the woods

1 site · Lodging7 acres · Northport, WA

There was originally a camper parked here with a roof over it while the main house was built back in th 1970s. When the home was finished the camper was moved out and it was turned into the cabin. It originally had a wood stove but it was always to hot so we replaced it with an electric heater and at the same time remodeled the interior. It is very comfortable for two to three people as it only has the bunk beds. Additional bedding can be furnished when needed. Included in cabin is a frig, microwave, small closet and dining table with 4 chairs. And a cabinet with pots, pans and silverware for your convenience.Learn more about this land:Country cabin on the treeline at the base of O'tool mt. Across the street from Lk. Roosevelt. Includes bunk beds, frig, microwave, hot plate, coffee pot, toaster, dining table, small closet, firepit with firewood and horseshoe pits with shoes. One mile to boat launch. Ten miles to nearest loaf of bread. Close to logging roads. you will have aprox. one acre to yourself. Quiet and secluded, but we are close by if ever there is anything you need.

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Under the Cedars

8 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Priest River, ID

There are mountains, wetlands, meadows and forest land right in our back yard with an abundance of wildlife that don't understand boundaries. At any time, one critter or another will stroll through and feast on whatever vegetation they desire. We don't have a view of the river but it's nearby and our meadows and mountains offer a peaceful scene all its own. Camp surrounded by Old Growth Cedars and towering Grand Fir, stargaze by night, enjoy a campfire, smores and time with your family, Our peace includes little to no cellular or wifi service. We still depend on our landline phone and don't offer internet or satellite tv. Feels like we're in the country but we live on a paved county road and only 4 miles from the city of Priest River. Bring your boat for a trip on the Pend Oreille River to Lake Pend Oreille. Launching is a short distance away at the Mud Hole, Priest River City Beach or Riley Creek Campground. Try your hand at fishing for bass, kokanee, perch, northern pike, and trout in the river or on the lake. Wake up in a peaceful woodsy setting where elk, deer, the occasional moose and turkeys roam the property and are often seen in the meadow. Load up your ATV, side by side or motorcycle and head for Priest Lake right from here. It’s a 21 mile (40 minute ride) to Coolin, ID. Enjoy the back county and take some of the IDL roads along the way to explore scenic drainages and in July/August pick some luscious huckleberries (the state fruit of Idaho) for a pancake or milkshake treat. In the fall, a nice central location for hunting camp. Want to go skiing or enjoy the summer lift ride? Head up to Schweitzer Mountain, about an hour drive away (38 miles/65 mins). The city of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille (Idaho's largest lake) are a half hour away (26 miles/33 mins) and Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, ID less than an hour away (36 miles/52 min).

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Cozy Lookout Tower

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Ponderay, ID

Whether you're looking for a remote getaway or a romantic night in, this awe-inspiring lookout tower is for those who want to explore the mountains, stargaze at night and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Nestled off the main cutoff to Schweitzer Mountain, this home’s modern design was based on National Park architecture. This one-of-a-kind structure sits more than 60 feet on top of a granite cliff that captures the captivating views of the Cabinet Mountains, Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille.

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Columbia Point Resort

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · WA

Take in the smells of pine trees while relaxing under the shade of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area forest canopy. Surrounded by greenery with views of the mountains, Columbia Point Resort is your ideal vacation or weekend get-a-way spot and passport to unrivaled beauty and unsurpassed outdoor recreational activities. Our sprawling grounds have plenty of excitement with our flock of chickens providing farm fresh eggs, u-pick veggie gardens, plus a community fire pit & bbq grill with views of Lake Roosevelt. Fishing, swimming, boating, rafting, hunting, hiking and snowmobiling - you have fun and leave everything else to us.The surrounding area offers wonderful eateries, coffee and natural areas to explore in every direction.

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Sacred Cedars

4 sites · Lodging, Tents13 acres · Dover, ID

Sacred Cedars is home to the Sacred Cedars Wilderness School. The property is roughly 13 acres with 4 different eco-systems to explore. At the heart of the property is an ancient grove of Cedar trees, hence the name, Sacred Cedars. Sleep under the boughs of the mystical cedars. Gaze at the wetland area for a cool soothing place to chill. Sacred Cedars is raw land, and completely off-grid. We provide tent and hammock camping spots, with 2 canvas tent glamping spots.

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Prater mountain ranch

24 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Dover, ID

Welcome to the base of the beautiful Selkirk mountains, we’re nestled in between the beautiful lake resort town of Sandpoint ID and the picturesque resort area know at priest lake. Our property was originally homesteaded back before Idaho was a state by a trapper who fell in love with this lush little valley in the mountains. Once Idaho did become a state, the officials decided to keep the land surrounding this little oasis making it completely surrounded by thousands of acres of state endowment land usable to the public. There are three full time creeks that run though the property along with a few beaver made ponds and one large man made swimming pond. The site boasts hundreds of campsites ranging from dry RV parking to small tents on rock ledges overlooking the lush valley. Expect to see deer, elk, moose, turkey and a few other wild animals roaming the land around you. We have the space for event camping as well, we have a large covered gazebo for shaded group meals. Furthermore there is also a band stand for ceremonies and live music on select dates. We’re only 12 miles from town but you get that feeling of being out of the rush of the outside world.

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Hollyhock Homestead

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Sandpoint, ID

The Hollyhock Homestead is 10-acres of remote mountain paradise and yet a 15-minute drive to beautiful Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille. We’ve got a small permaculture garden with chickens and bees as well as trails through the land winding up and down the hills through mixed conifer forests and granite outcroppings. There are two seasonal ponds, a disc golf course, a spring fed creek with hammocks (and a built in chess board) and beautiful views. Moose, deer and a variety of birds also frequent the land.

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Sandpoint Mountain Tiny House

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Dover, ID

Learn more about this land: Tiny house in the forest. Wood stove and buddy heater. A skylight above the bed. Windows on all sides. Beautiful cedar trees and very quiet. You can smell the cedars and listen to the owls at night. There is a giant rock for star gazing. Small but comfortable, great for a couple. Bed is a loft. A small desk for writing / artwork. Outside kitchen area with propane stove. There is a compostable toilet a short walk from the cabin. 20 minute drive to Sandpoint. Dish Restaurant is a bit closer and has a general store. Sandpoint is a fun town with nearby recreational activities and has a great nightlife. This is a place to get away while still being close to the festivities. Many places to swim and fish nearby. The property is located a few miles from the lake.

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Schweitzer Base Camp

1 site · Lodging6 acres · Sandpoint, ID

Schweitzer Base Camp is a 6 acre property that is near Sandpoint but feels entirely remote! Someone once told me that you can measure the distance from town in steps rather than miles because it gets remote so quickly and that's entirely true here! Being a 10 minute drive outside of town makes this property feel remote but be close enough to town to grab essentials. The 6 acres include forested areas, meadow areas, and borders on a creek on the southwest side of the property. The property is shared by the Woodland Fairy Cottage and the Creekside Lodge (an Airbnb property).

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Shaunna D.'s Heaven on Earth - Romance, Adventure and Relaxation Await!

3 sites · Lodging, Tents7 acres · Priest River, ID

Meet your hosts at Cedar River, Shaunna and Jeremiah. Along with their children and extended family, this couple has realized a dream a lifetime in the making. Cedar River is the 'labor of love' child of veteran wedding photographer (Jeremiah Andrews) and sustainability entrepreneur (Shaunna Dahlberg). The home and property on Priest River was purchased as a family gathering place and dream retirement home. Shaunna and Jeremiah eagerly undertook the formidable task of updating and renovating their dream retreat from top to bottom. The home has been transformed into a warm and inviting place for family and friends to share amazing meals, good drink, and bountiful laughter. Beyond the main house, Jeremiah and Shaunna envision sharing the beauty of Priest River with the ones they cherish most. Cedar River was built (quite literally, stone by stone) as their own custom, forested riverside wedding setting. The two are ecstatic with the simple elegance and quirky bohemian vibe of the property as they share in the magical moments coming to life. Jeremiah and Shaunna look forward to the adventure that comes with growing as a family, a couple, and hosts to the Inland Northwest's newest premier waterfront wedding, event and camping venue.

The best camping near Pend Oreille County Park guide

Overview

About

Discover the joy of solitude while camping near Pend Oreille State Park, a tranquil oasis nestled in the Eastern Highlands. This verdant park is a stone's throw away from premium camping spots, where you can immerse yourself in the area's unparalleled natural beauty. Engage in invigorating outdoor pursuits like bird-watching, hiking, and fishing in pristine alpine waters. Make the most of a Pend Oreille camping experience by exploring the endless hiking trails, and the stunning landscapes around every turn. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, a Lake Pend Oriella camping expedition promises a unique encounter with Mother Nature's finest offerings.

Notable campgrounds

Deer Lake Resort offers a picturesque lakeside camping experience, complete with modern amenities.
Westbay RV Park on Deer Lake boasts waterfront access and serene spots for RV and tent camping.
Newport / Little Diamond Lake KOA Holiday provides family-friendly camping with a variety of recreational facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book your campsite well in advance to secure your spot during peak season.
Consider visiting during the weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings.
Explore nearby camping options if your preferred campground is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Pend Oreille State Park is during the summer months when the weather is warm and the park is fully accessible. Spring and fall offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, ideal for those seeking solitude. Winter can be challenging with snow, limiting access to certain areas, so it's less recommended for visits.

Know before you go

A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to the park for day use.
Always keep pets on a leash to protect wildlife and ensure the safety of all park visitors.
Check the weather forecast before your visit to prepare for any conditions.
Be aware of park hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, to plan your activities accordingly.
Respect the park's natural habitat by following Leave No Trace principles.