| Location | East Hope, Idaho |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $30–$116/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (247 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 60 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 78 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Idaho RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sam Owen, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night
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Sam Owen is a Recreation.gov campground in ID. It lists 78 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 60 ft. Listed amenities include a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 6 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 78 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 063 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 080 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 058 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (247 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Great beach. Clean grounds and bathroom. ”
“Paul, Richard & Jim could not have been more engaging and great hosts. Camping was spectacular!”
“Very nice lakeshore campground. Nice facilities. We enjoyed biking around the campground and walking along the shore. Very happy that there was a dump station. ”
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Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORES
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Sam Owen Campground sits on a wooded peninsula along the east side of Lake Pend Oreille at about 2,000 feet, where stands of pine and cedar fall away to long lake views and a sandy shore. The shoreline here is active in summer: a beach draws swimmers and sunbathers, and the on-site boat ramp and dock make launching kayaks, canoes and powerboats straightforward. A short, half-mile accessible route Sam Owen Trail #4 climbs to a bench-lined overlook above Owens Bay that many visitors use as an easy out-and-back hike, while anglers head out from shore or boat to chase kamloops (rainbow trout strain), Dolly Varden, northern pike, other trout and catfish. The campground shares the peninsula with the Sam Owen Game Preserve, so deer sightings are common and birdwatching is a regular reward; in winter the area is used for skiing, when snow conditions allow. Practical facilities are geared to both car campers and RVs: the site inventory is 78 total campsites, of which 77 are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and one is tent-only. Campsites do not offer electrical hookups, though a group picnic shelter is equipped with electricity and lighting; the campground does provide accessible flush toilets, drinking water, a dump station, a picnic area, paved overflow parking and an amphitheater used for educational programs. For access, Sam Owen is about 21 miles east of Sandpoint along State Highway 200, with a short turn onto Peninsula Road to reach the recreation area. Because fees, reservation policies and seasonal openings can change, check the Idaho Panhandle National Forests website or contact the local ranger district before you go; beyond the campground, the surrounding national forest supports a wide range of activities boating, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, auto touring on the Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, and other forest uses listed by the district.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| – |
| – |
| $30 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 076 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 066 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 078 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 079 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 075 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 074 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 052 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Sam Owen. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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