Wolf Lodge Campground

Campground in Coeur d'Alene, ID • 49 RV Sites

Wolf Lodge Campground in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is situated at Wolf Lodge Bay on the eastern arm of Lake Coeur d'Alene, one of the most spectacularly beautiful mountain lakes in the American Northwest—and the site of one of the lower 48 states' most extraordinary wildlife spectacles: the winter congregation of hundreds of bald eagles at Wolf Lodge Bay, where kokanee salmon die after spawning and the eagles gather from November through January in numbers that have established this remote lake arm as one of the premier bald eagle viewing sites in the continental United States. The campground's lake position provides the kayaking, boating, paddling, and fishing access to a lake that national travel surveys consistently rank among America's most beautiful, in a protected bay setting that the main Coeur d'Alene waterfront's development pressure does not reach. The campground's facility delivers a comfortable outdoor recreation base with the services that Kootenai County lake camping requires: kayak rentals, paddle boat rentals, boating access, canoeing and kayaking on the lake, bike rentals with biking trails nearby, fishing, dining on site, a general store, propane fills, pavilion, dog park, laundry, showers, dump station, Wi-Fi, basketball, shuffleboard, corn hole, horseshoes, hiking trails, and swimming in Lake Coeur d'Alene's clear water collectively serve the outdoor recreation-centered guests whose Wolf Lodge Bay stays center on the lake and the surrounding Kootenai County forest terrain. The dining facility provides the social gathering space that lake camping communities naturally develop. Lake Coeur d'Alene's 25-mile length, 109 miles of shoreline, and the clarity produced by the surrounding Idaho Panhandle National Forest's protected watershed create a lake experience that consistently ranks in national surveys of America's most beautiful bodies of water. The lake's surface reflects the forested slopes of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains in a combination of mirror-calm morning light and afternoon whitecaps that makes the Wolf Lodge arm—the most protected and least developed section of the main lake—the most pristine and wildlife-abundant portion of this iconic Idaho lake. The St. Joe River's wild cutthroat trout waters and the surrounding Idaho Panhandle National Forest's trail systems extend the recreation beyond the lake. Downtown Coeur d'Alene, approximately 15 miles west of Wolf Lodge Bay via I-90, provides the resort amenities and commercial infrastructure of a year-round lake resort community—the Coeur d'Alene Resort's floating boardwalk and the lake's public beach front, the North Idaho College campus, the Sherman Avenue dining and shopping district, and the Centennial Trail's 62-mile bike path from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane collectively create the urban infrastructure that complements Wolf Lodge Bay's wild lake environment. Silverwood Theme Park in Athol and the Coeur d'Alene Casino in Worley provide the commercial entertainment complement to the natural recreation that defines the region's primary appeal. Wolf Lodge Campground operates seasonally from spring through fall for camping, with the eagle viewing season from November through January providing the most compelling natural spectacle available from the campground's location even outside the main camping season. Summer's warm lake temperatures, the June salmon fly hatch on the nearby North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, and the long northern latitude summer days that stretch outdoor recreation into the evening hours together create the campground's most active recreation season. The spring and fall shoulder periods offer the quietest lake conditions and the most uncrowded kayaking access to Wolf Lodge Bay's wildlife-rich eastern shoreline.

Campground rules and policies

- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS:
- The management of Wolf Lodge Campground has adopted the following set of regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Our goal is to provide a safe, clean and pleasant atmosphere for our guests & staff.- GUESTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT A SITE AT OUR CAMPGROUND
- CHECK-IN TIME IS 1 PM FOR RV SITES & 2 PM FOR CABINS
- CHECK OUT TIME IS 11 AM If you wish to stay longer, please check with the officeQUIET HOURS:
- 10PM to 8 AM.
- Please no generators, music, loud conversations, or any other noisy activities during these hours.
- Please show respect and courtesy for other guests’ right to privacy and tranquility.
- No smoking and no pets allowed in any cabins, restrooms, or office.
- Parents are responsible for their children’s safety and welfare, and minors must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
- 10 PM quiet time is when all minor children must be back at their campsite.
- We ask that the consumption of alcoholic beverages be done in a responsible and discreet manner.
- Please maintain a 5-MPH SPEED LIMIT. Drive cautiously and watch for children and animals.
- No clotheslines allowed for the safety of our guests. Dryers are available in the laundry room.
- Please no washing vehicles or RV’s on the premises.
- If you lose your cabin key, a fee of $10.00 will be assessed to replace the key.
- The paying registered guest is responsible for any damages incurred to the campground facilities or grounds themselves, their pets, or any member of their party.
- Please notify us if any hazardous conditions are found.
- Please put trash in bags and deposit it in the trash receptacles provided. Do not burn trash in the fire pits.CHECK-IN & CANCELLATION POLICY:
- All campers and guests must register at the office.
- Total payment for camping/lodging site is due one day prior to arrival, and discounts will be verified during check-in.
To avoid a cancellation fee of ONE NIGHT:
- Reservation must be canceled by PHONE ONLY
- At least 3 days (for cabins) prior to arrival date
- At least 2 days (for RV or Tent sites) prior to arrival dateFIRES & CAMPFIRES:
- Fires are permitted inside the fire rings only. Firewood is sold at the camp store.
- PLEASE DO NOT CUT OR GATHER WOOD and BRUSH from the mountainside!
- No fuel-burning appliances (lanterns, heaters, stoves, etc.) may be used inside or on the decks of the cabins.
- Fires in the fire rings should only be knee-high…PLEASE - NO BON-FIRES!!
- DO NOT LEAVE FIRES UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!!! You are responsible for any fire you start and any damage that results from thereof.
- PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION.
- All fires must be extinguished COMPLETELY before retiring.
- All facilities are NON-SMOKING. Please dispose of extinguished cigarettes in designated containers only.PARKING:
- Please park your car or tow vehicles on your site only.
- Do not park in an adjacent site even if it is unoccupied.
- Please ask at the office if you need additional parking space.
- We have an over-flow parking site for extra vehicles, boats, trailers, etc.
PETS:
- All pets MUST be kept on a leash. You are responsible for picking up and disposing of all pet
waste.
- Please restrain dogs from barking. Pets are not allowed in the cabins, restrooms, or office.
- PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE PETS UNATTENDED ANYWHERE AT ANY TIMEFISHING:
- Please check with the office before fishing in the creek. State regulations change each year.NOTICE:
- The camper accepts camping privileges with the understanding that he does hereby release the Campground, its officers, and employees of all liability for loss or damage to property and injury to his person arising out of his use of its camping facilities, and agrees to indemnify the Campground, its officers and employees, against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to the person of any member of the family or guest of the registered camper arising out of the use of its camping facilities.
We reserve the right to refuse service or accommodations to anyone, including a registered guest, at our discretion.