Springy Point

2376 E HWY2
OLDTOWN, ID 83822-9243

Overview

Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities.

Recreation

Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located on-site, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are never far out of reach. A large swimming area provides visitors with comfortable access to the river's clear, clean waters. Visitors may also enjoy biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into the town of Sandpoint for a change of scenery or stroll around town. For the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip.

Facilities

Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A small picnic shelter is located off of the beach may be reserved through the recreation.gov website.

Natural Features

Lake Pend Oreille is a glacier-carved lake surrounded by scenic mountains in the northern Idaho Panhandle. It is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States with depths plunging more than 1,200 ft., in some areas.

The area around the Lake is the traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. French settlers named the area "Pend Oreille," which means "ear pendant," after observing the large shell earrings worn by the Kalispell people.

Nearby Attractions

The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given Saturdays during the summer.

Camp site features

Across 38 camp sites:

Fire pit: 37 of 38 sites
Picnic table: all 38 sites
Pets allowed: all 38 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From Sandpoint, Idaho, take US 95 south across the Long Bridge, then turn west onto Lakeshore Drive. After three miles turn right into the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Anne M

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Clean quiet peaceful wooded area to enjoy

William M

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful place, very clean facilities (even a place to wash dishes), ingratiating host, easy access to beach and walking paths. One of our favorite camp sites!

Brad L

Loop:Ceda

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very helpful friendly host, also a wonderful bathroom area with dishwashing sinks and easy access to the lake. Only downside is maneuvering through the tight trees with an RV.

Charmaine O

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very close to the beach. Very shady! The sites are kind of close, but okay if your neighbors are polite

Charmaine O

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It's VERY shady! The only complaint is that it was by the exit road so a lot of dust.

James W

Loop:Birc

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It was a nice location. Close to the water. The individual sites were designed well and had good level areas for parking and tents. My only complaint is that the showers didn’t produce hot water. It was barely lukewarm

Availability

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