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Bell Bay Campground

Harrison, ID

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  • Operator:435-245-6521
  • Address:406 East Point Rd. · Harrison, ID · 83833
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the shoreline. Recreation Hikers enjoy the Bell Bay Trail, a foot path that runs for a mile around the lake shore. The lake beach offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, power boating and canoeing. Anglers enjoy the abundance of trout, salmon and panfish in the vast lake. Facilities Bell Bay campground offers six reservable single family sites and several other sites that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a large group campground on the upper loop that can accommodate up to 60 guests. Drinking water, vault toilets and campfire rings are provided. The lower loop has two docks where boats can be moored. The walk from the docks is fairly steep but short. Natural Features Located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho, the campground is surrounded by a forest of Ponderosa and other mixed pines. It lies on the southeast shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake just north of Harrison, Idaho. The lake spans 50 square miles, offering countless recreation opportunities and scenic views for visitors. Nearby Attractions The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the northern side of the lake, is a popular destination. About an hour away, the area offers paddle boat rentals, ferry rides, sea plane rides and more.

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How busy it gets

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Well reviewed4.5

85 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Books out

92% booked

404 of 439 released site-nights were already reserved · Aug 2026 – Sep 2026 · busiest Aug 2026 at 100%

  • Aug

    100%

  • Sep

    83%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.8 of 4 bars · 57 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.0/4

    25 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.3/4

    17 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    3.1/4

    15 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (16)

001
#001

001

Loop UPPL

Check official pricing Max 75 guests30 ft
CampsiteGroupCampfires
Reserve
002
#002

002

Loop LOWER

Check official pricing Max 8 guests40 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
003
#003

003

Loop LOWER

Check official pricing Max 8 guests24 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
004
#004

004

Loop LOWER

Check official pricing Max 8 guests40 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
005
#005

005

Loop LOWER

Check official pricing Max 8 guests40 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
006
#006

006

Loop LOWER

Check official pricing Max 8 guests20 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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