Mokins Bay Campground
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
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.
Need to Know
Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee. If that fee is not paid with your reservation, it will be collected on site (cash or check only). Maximum two vehicles per site.
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers
Your reservation 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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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12355 Mokins Road Hayden Lake ID 83835
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
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Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 001, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
