Beauty Creek Campground
Beauty Creek Campground is located a half mile from Lake Coeur d'Alene along the peaceful Beauty Creek. Visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and convenient access to miles of trails.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 44 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 33 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 44 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Beauty Creek offers about 20 spacious campsites for both tent and RV camping. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking aprons are paved. The nearest boat ramp is at Mineral Ridge, which is less than a mile from the campground. Here, visitors have easy access to boating and fishing.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Late May to Mid-September |
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
| Booking | There are also First-Come/First-Served campsites at this facility. |
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Getting there
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, go east on I-90 to exit 22, then turn south on ID-97. Drive 2.5 miles to Forest Road 438 and turn left. Go one mile and look for signs.
| Nearest town | Coeur D'Alene, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.6064° N, 116.6686° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Bobby Combs RV Centers ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 Outfitters ↗ | 9.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.9 mi |
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A Photographic Guide to Beauty Creek Campground in Northern Idaho.
Worth a stop
Lake Coeur d'Alene offers excellent boating, fishing and canoeing. Towns around the lake offer opportunities for para-sailing, ferry rides, paddle boating and sea plane rides.
- 0.9 miMineral Ridge Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 7.7 miKillarney Lake Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 11.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCaribou Ridge NRT ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 2 miPleasant Creek3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miBeauty Creek/Carlin Crk ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
- inIdaho Panhandle National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,943,333 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- John P. and Stella Gray HouseBuilding · Coeur d'Alene · 6.3 mi
- St. Thomas Catholic ChurchBuilding · Coeur d'Alene · 6.8 mi
- Coeur d'Alene City HallBuilding · Coeur d'Alene · 6.9 mi
Natural features
The campground is nestled in a narrow valley along Beauty Creek in northern Idaho. At an elevation of 2,100 feet, it is a sparsely wooded valley surrounded by heavily wooded hillsides. Beauty Creek sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, between the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Bitterroot Mountains to the east.
Recreation
The trailhead for the Caribou Ridge National Recreation Trail starts at the campground. The 5-mile trail features a moderate climb with two outstanding overlooks of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Biking and hiking trails in the area include the 1.8-mile Beauty Creek Overlook and the 4.9-mile Mt. Coeur d'Alene Viewpoint. Anglers enjoy an abundance of northern pike, chinook salmon and bass in the nearby stream.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Beauty Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Beauty Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Beauty Creek Campground have?
20 sites, including 17 standard sites without power and 1 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Beauty Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 44 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Beauty Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beauty Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Beauty Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Beauty Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Beauty Creek Campground?
The trailhead for the Caribou Ridge National Recreation Trail starts at the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Beauty Creek Campground?
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Lake Coeur d'Alene offers excellent boating, fishing and canoeing.
Source: Getting there
What if Beauty Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bell Bay Campground (12.1 mi, partly first-come), Mokins Bay Campground (12.3 mi), and Honeysuckle Campground (12.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby