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State Park
Bumblebee Campground
Coeur d'Alene National Forest · Kingston, ID
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- Address:Kingston, ID
About
Overview
Bumblebee Campground is nestled in a dense forest near the Little North Fork Coeur D'Alene River, making it a perfect fishing and seasonal hunting base camp. Swimming and floating the river are popular activities as well.
Recreation
Bumblebee's creekside location creates easy access for floating, swimming and wading. Trout fishing is available about a half-mile from the campground in the Little North Fork of Coeur d'Alene River. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are the most common catches.
About 15 miles from the campground is the 803 Motorized Trail System, which provides dedicated off-road trails and open roads in the Steamboat Creek area.
Facilities
Bumblebee is comprised of two loops, each with vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water. Roads are paved and campsite parking spurs are sealed gravel.
Several single-family campsites are available. A group site can accommodate up to 100 people.
Natural Features
The campground sits next to Bumblebee Creek near the Little North Fork Coeur D'Alene River at an elevation of 2,200 feet.
Coeur d'Alene National Forest spans 726,819 acres and is one of three forests comprising the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The majority of Idaho's waters are located in this northern region.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Coeur d'Alene is a delightful place to explore. Visitors can go paddle boating or parasailing on Lake Coeur d'Alene, or even take a trip around the lake on a seaplane. A variety of shops and restaurants are available.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Caribou Ridge, Trail 258, and Trail 257 Loop
12 mi2,982 ftexpert
Canfield Mountain Trail 3, Trail A, and Cave Loop
3.3 mi1,060 ftmoderate
Fern & Shadow Falls
0.7 mi240 fteasy
Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Trails
3.4 mi1,864 ftdifficult
Canfield Mountain Trails 8, Penn, 7, D, A, and Cave Loop
7.6 mi2,638 ftdifficult
Silver Mountain Snowshoe Track
2.4 mi456 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bumblebee Campground
Trail
Mullan Military Road Interpretive Trail
Idaho
0.4 mi52 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Silver Mountain Snowshoe Track
Idaho
2.4 mi456 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Fern & Shadow Falls
Idaho
0.7 mi240 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Marie Creek Trail
Idaho
8.7 mi1,811 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Caribou Ridge, Trail 258, and Trail 257 Loop
Idaho
12.0 mi2,982 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Blue Creek Trail
Idaho
2.6 mi643 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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