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Bell Bay
Total sites: 13
Available Today: 7 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 7 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
2,505 ft
78°F
58°F
58°F
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Idaho Panhandle National Forests › Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District › Idaho
› Kootenai County
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› Bell Bay Campground
Bell Bay Campground, ID - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Bell Bay Campground is located in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests (54 min south of Coeur d'Alene, ID) with an elevation of 2,505 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $112.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (54)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 69% | |
| 4 star | 15% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@catherine0B30A · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #11
Everything good except not much room to park our vehicle especially because our neighbors had two vehicles and didnt leave us much room.
@Stephanie43603 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025
Such a quiet, peaceful campground! Everything is clean and well taken care off! The host is fantastic!
@TylerA5DB1F15F · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #9
Beautiful and peaceful
@AnnB3066990 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful, quiet campground on spectacular Coeur dAlene Lake. The campground was spotless and so well taken care of. One of our favorite place to camp.
@CariCFAB30A849 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #11
Peaceful, clean, quiet, great lake views.
@JenniferW73279 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #8
This place is so beautiful. The campground and bathrooms were so clean. The views were amazing. Loved being right on the lake. The lady working there was so helpful too. We were going to switch to a different campsite because the same one wasnt available for all of the days we were there. She made it work so we didnt have to move everything mid-camp. Getting paddleboards and kayaks down to the lake is a pain. Its steep but we were able to keep them down there the whole time and it worked out perfectly.
@LoraGF7294459D · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #8
Beautiful site, restrooms very clean and mostly not very stinky. Campground could use more potable water access points and more restrooms (IMO), noise from boats on the lake started early and continued past dark (but that's kinda to be expected). Access to the lake for swimming is not real good, trail is a trifle steep from campground and foliage along lake front must be navigated for lake access, there's no real "beach", and while access to the 2 docks is easy, I didn't see any ladders to help use either dock as ways to exit the lake after swimming. I booked both sites 7 and 8 on the Lower Loop, as we were camping with another couple, it's nice that sites 6-8 are semi-connected while remaining fairly private from each other. Access to sites 6 and 7 are semi-steep walk-ins, which is why I chose site 8 for myself, as it has the least steep access (I am 70 yr old female w/bad hips and back, hahaha). Overall we all had a very enjoyable experience, western views and sunsets were magnificent and other than boat noise, a very quiet and serene campground. Highly recommend!
@StephenC406899 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024
Site was quiet and swimming in the lake was really nice
@MerriMF1341D5C · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #11
The campground is clean, quiet and perfectly nestled in the Pine trees for shade and comfort and a natural feeling camp experience. The camp host is very nice and very responsible, keeping things clean, organized and well supplied. We will go back. Our spot was absolute perfection, providing for a perfect view of the lake, a well planned out spot for our tent, a nice fire ring that we could cook on, especially nice for morning percolated coffee!! And close to the trail that takes you down to the docks. Getting to the water is not something a challenged person could do here, however. The bank over the lake is steep and the trail down to the docks is not wheelchair friendly. We enjoyed watching the wild turkeys wander across the banks over the lake and watching the Osprey fish each evening near the docks on the bay. Great spot for us and we 100% will return.
@JessicaH685289 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #12
Campsite was okay. Wish there was an actual swimming area for the kids. Bathrooms were not the cleanest,but not so bad you couldn't go inside. No real place to hike. If you have a boat it would be fun.
@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #8
It was a nice spot just no privacy from neighbors
@TuckerR7C1E3A7 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #16
We were only able to spend one night and they wouldnt issue a partial refund even though it said we were still eligible for one on the email. Weve never had this issue before so that was frustrating. No map or signage of campsites when you arrive and its a loop with no turn around so difficult for us to figure out a way to get in with our camper. Definitely been to better.
@AidaK4DAB8459C · Camped on Sep 17, 2023
Peaceful and beautiful!
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023
Campground host had the sites and vault toilets neat and tidy. It was quiet and peaceful.
@SonjaGD0944E4F · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #10
Beautiful and peaceful.
@JasonK9381533 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #8
Lovely all round - well maintained, gorgeous setting, crystal clear water.
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #9
Great campsite. I thought it would be closer to the water than it was.
@MariaThe83A4ED · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #3
Beautiful campground. Lovely hosts too. We swam at the beach and relaxed.Cute town of Harrison is not too far. Very quiet and starry at night. Vault toilets were clean too and spigots everywhere.
@KellyR2232633 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #9
Didn't know what to expect, but this spot was the best! Easy to access, close to the Lake, shaded ( it was HOT, so this was so appreciated). If in that direction, I'd have no problem staying in it again.
@EdwardV5713612 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #2
Very nice and clean. Beautiful view and the host was exceptional
@MeredithB44F51 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #7
Really lovely small campground. The lower loop is essentially the whole campground. I think the upper loop is only a large group site. Every site seems to have views of the lake. We stayed for 2 nights in #7 and 1 night in #14. 7 was probably a better site (essentially on the water, albeit down a long steep ridge), but 7 has a slightly steep walk to your parking. Wasn’t an issue for us. Harrison, a very small town is nearby (don’t skip the ice cream there). There is a short, but steep trail to 2 docks for fishing and swimming. Would very much stay again.
@WilFDA7CB8270B · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #11
This was a gem of a find! Quiet and peaceful with great weather. We actually slept under the stars without the rain trap.
@JulieB4444318 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #4
Beautiful views of the lake and nice site.
@LisaB73AA41DCF · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #9
Beautiful quiet campground on Coeur D Alene lake. Most sites have a great view of the lake. Host was great. 2 nights were not enough of this terrific spot.
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Sep 24, 2022 at Campsite #16
Great spot! The lake is awesome!
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