Mokins Bay Campground
Mokins Bay Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in northwest Idaho. Its picturesque setting in the northwest portion of the Bitterroot Mountain range, known as the Coeur d'Alene mountains, creates solitude in a forested setting at this campground. The lake is a 10 minute walk from the campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 23 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Back-in | 28 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 011 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
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 | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 001 is listed accessible |
Drinking water, grills, paved parking spurs and vault toilets are among the amenities at Mokins. A horseshoe pit is also onsite. Access to campground is on a gravel road.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Late May to Early September |
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, take Route 95 north for 6.1 miles to Lancaster Road. Turn right and continue 6.3 miles to a 'Y' intersection. Bear right and continue to Mokins Road, turn left go 0.1 mile to campground entrance.
| Nearest town | Hayden Lake, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.7844° N, 116.6656° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | All Seasons RV ↗ | 5.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Wildlife Creations Taxidermy ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 21 miles away, and offers several tourist attractions, as well as restaurants, gas and groceries.
- 11.2 mi
- 11.5 miMineral Ridge Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miEnglish Point NRT ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.7 miDry-State OHV3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3 miCanfield Mtn Tr Cmplex Trail-D ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 3.2 miCanfield Mtn Tr Cmplex Tr-111.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.3 miHuckleberry Mountain4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.4 miSouth Canfield3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- East Hayden Lake School IIBuilding · Camp Mivoden · 0.5 mi
- Jacob and Cristina Thunborg HouseBuilding · Hayden Lake · 0.9 mi
- Clark HouseBuilding · Clarksville · 3.4 mi
Natural features
The small campground is surrounded by a heavy canopy of pines. Wildflowers like trillium and buttercups thrive in the springtime, creating a stunning backdrop for campers. Hayden Lake boasts a 40-mile shoreline with a surface area of 3,800 acres. The lake was formed by the Missoula Floods that occurred nearly 15,000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age.
Recreation
Fishing is popular in the surrounding lakes and streams, and cutthroat trout and large and small-mouth bass are the most common catches. Power boating and other water sports are also popular activities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mokins Bay Campground?
Sites at Mokins Bay Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mokins Bay Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mokins Bay Campground have?
16 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mokins Bay Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 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 Mokins Bay Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mokins Bay Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mokins Bay Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Mokins Bay Campground?
Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Mokins Bay Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mokins Bay Campground?
Fishing is popular in the surrounding lakes and streams, and cutthroat trout and large and small-mouth bass are the most common catches. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mokins Bay Campground?
Hayden Lake, Idaho. The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 21 miles away, and offers several tourist attractions, as well as restaurants, gas and groceries.
Source: Getting there
What if Mokins Bay Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Honeysuckle Campground (9.4 mi), Beauty Creek Campground (12.3 mi, partly first-come), and Bumblebee Campground (20.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby