Mokins Bay Campground

MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND

Part of Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 21 miles away, and offers several tourist attractions, as well as restaurants, gas and groceries.

Important Notices

Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only) if space is available in your site only. Additional parking is not available.
Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers
Your reservation will be held until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied your site at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and will be given to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.
The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14.
There are no electric hookups.
First-come, first-serve sites may be available.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Available Activities

Swimming Site - Swimming Site
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Water Sports - Water Sports
Hiking - Hiking
Fishing - Fishing
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Biking - Biking
Canoeing - Canoeing
Jet Skiing - Jet Skiing
Kayaking - Kayaking
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 435-245-6521

12355 Mokins Road
Hayden Lake, ID 83835

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