Springy Point Recreation Area

Camping Reservations

Description

Springy Point Recreation Area is located on the shores of the Pend Oreille (pond o'ray) River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The campground offers 38 campsites (no-hookups). Park gates lock at 10 pm and reopen at 7 am. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, pay phone, a swimming beach and beautiful sunsets over the Pend Oreille. Area attractions include shopping in Sandpoint, Silverwood Theme Park about 15 minutes south on US 95 and biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into Sandpoint. The Schweitzer Mountain Resort 30 miles away offers mountain biking adventures. Throughout the summer the Festival of Sandpoint provides the camper with the opportunity to attend a concert or symphony. For the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Officer/Ranger station
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. Please register for the campsite during booth hours (7pm-9pm). No vehicle entry after 10pm. Campers with reservations must check-in at the Park Office upon arrival. You may stay a total of 14 days in any 30 day period at Albeni falls Dam which includes Priest River, Riley Creek, Springy Point, and Albeni Cove Recreation Areas. Springy Point will be closed and locked at 10 PM-7 AM. No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed. This campground has first-come, first-served sites.

Getting There:

Springy Point (ID)
2376 E HWY2
Oldtown ID 83822-9243

From Sandpoint, Idaho, travel south on US 95 across the Long Bridge, turn west onto Lakeshore Drive, travel 3 miles, turn right into Springy Point Recreation Area.

 

 
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