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Idaho’s state parks have within them some of the most beautiful lakeside campsites in the nation. Whether you prefer to stay at a resort or in the parks themselves, you’ll want to return to these five beautiful beach campsites again and again.
Spend the weekend near the beautiful Bear Lake in St. Charles, Idaho. Halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Salt Lake City, Utah, the park has full RV hookups with a laundry room on-site. In addition, you’ll find several cabins with TVs, DVDs, and three beds. Call to make reservations.
Silver Beach Resort provides the perfect beachside getaway for northern Idaho’s Silver Beach. Enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, and swimming on the lake, all within walking distance of your cabin, tent, or RV. Reserve your spot with a 25 percent down payment and get ready to go.
Sam Own Campground near Hope, Idaho, is within walking distance of Lake Pend Oreille. Part of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, the lake covers 125 miles of shoreline. The beach is sandy and draws huge crowds in-season. Campsites don’t have electrical hookups, but include flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station.
Lake Cascade is a windsurfing, fishing, and hiking destination. With campsites all along the 86 miles of Cascade shoreline, there are tons of spots to choose from. Stay in your own tent or rent a large yurt designed for up to 30 people. The yurts include a cooking table, dining table, folding chairs, stoves, lanterns.
Enjoy nature below the Selkirk Mountains at Lake Cascade State Park. Located near Coolin, Idaho, the lake is known for its clear waters and surrounding natural beauty. Stay at one of 12 RV campsites, all of which include water, electrical, and sewer hookups, or a 12-sleeper cabin.
