Thick forest cover provides shade across most sites at this Army Corps of Engineers campground along the Pend Oreille River. Campers access the property through a gated entrance that closes between 10 PM and 7 AM, maintaining quiet hours in this wooded setting near Dover. The facility operates seasonally from mid-May through late September, with sites accommodating RVs up to 40 feet.
Site sizes vary considerably throughout the campground. Some offer ample space for multiple tents and gear, while others compress camping areas into smaller footprints that can feel cramped for larger groups. Campers report checking available sites in person helps secure one of the more spacious options. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with no electrical hookups but access to potable water and a dump station.
The campground features flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and a large stainless steel dish washing station that campers frequently mention in reviews. A designated swimming beach provides river access, along with a separate area for dogs. "Flush facilities, wash station, nice private beach on Pend Orielle," notes Shelly H.. A boat dock extends into the water for those launching watercraft.
Camp hosts maintain the grounds and enforce regulations, with experiences varying among visitors regarding their approach. For RV campers preferring full hookups, Travel America RV Park offers a different setup to the south.
Description
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 (25 person max.) located off of the beach may be reserved by calling 208-437-3133.
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 daily during the summer.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSpringy Point is located in Idaho
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.
Address
2376 E HWY2
Oldtown, ID 83822-9243
Coordinates
48.2375 N
116.5833333 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 49 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 18 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 44 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 8 min from Missoula, MT
