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Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

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About

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Whiskey Rock Bay Campground features 9 camp units with 3 sites on lake. In addition there are 4 picnic sites with fire rings, vault toilets, a dock, and a swimming beach.

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There is no fee to use this site.

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Location

Whiskey Rock Bay Campground is located in Idaho

Directions

By road: From Clark Fork drive south on Road 278 (Johnson Creek Road) and continue 30 miles to the site. By boat: The site is located on the west shore of Pend Oreille Lake about 10 miles south of Garfield Bay.

Coordinates

48.06585068 N
116.45055136 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Jason M L.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Amazing place

One of my all time favorite places on earth. Sketchy drive but worth it!

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Month of VisitAugust

Brendan

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2021

Beautiful Lake Side Campground

The road in and out is all gravel. While a low clearance vehicle could make it, I recommend a high clearance vehicle. But the campground itself is fantastic. Camping is free and there are vault toilets. I did see one water spigot, but I recommend filtering your own water. A few of the campsite are right on the lake while others and more inland. Definitely recommend!

Month of VisitAugust

Celine K.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019

Best secret on Pend O'reille

Whiskey Rock is one of the nicest spots on the lake. It's a serious drive by car and most of the traffic is by boat. I was once here the week before July 4th and even then, there wasn't a lot of people. This spot sits between several mountain ranges and right on the lake. It is quiet and peaceful. Lots of great recreation areas and wildlife in the area. Great views. The campsites are primitive, but there are outhouses on site. No potable water, so bring a filter or a jug!

Jade F.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016

Beautiful Campsites Reached by Boat

There are quite a few beautiful spots along this bay of Lake Pend Oreille that can be reached only by boat. This is a great place to feel secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of the lake, without having to drive the boat too far. We put the boat in at the Farragut State park and drove a mere ten minutes across the lake to this beautiful (free) safe haven. Because of where the bank is situated, the camps receive beautiful early morning light and then are shaded enough throughout the rest of the day. We had enough space at our camp to set up two tents, a kitchen, a fireplace, and our own bathroom. Other campers were along the bay, but we still had ample privacy. We all had a great time, and were even able to set up our hammock in the trees to overlook the lake. I loved this bay and hope to return many times in the future.

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