Berlin Flats

BERLIN FLATS

Part of Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Overview

Berlin Flats Group Area is located along Shoshone Creek, near the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. This area provides a perfect escape for a warm summer weekend. Here, visitors can tent camp or pull out their RVs and trailers. The nearby river provides ample fishing and river floating opportunities.

Facilities

Berlin Flats Group Area was formed from 9 single family sites. The group area can accommodate up to 75 people. Amenities include drinking water and vault toilets within 10 miles.

Natural Features

The campground sits among lodgepole and other mixed pines along the river at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The area is located among peaks of the Cascades, about 70 miles from the popular Coeur d'Alene Lake. Wildlife watchers and photographers have the chance to see mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds.

Recreation

Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is also popular on Shoshone Creek, and the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Rafting, swimming and kayaking are favorite activities on the water.

Important Notices

  • A 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited.
  • Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
  • 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.
  • SCRS & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

Available Activities

  • WATER SPORTS - Tubing
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping

Directions

From Coeur d'Alene, the route is 28 miles east on Interstate 90, then 26 miles north (Kingston exit) on paved Forest Road #9, then 5 miles north from Prichard on paved Forest Road #208, then 9 miles north on Forest Road #412 (paved except 2 miles).

Contact Information

Phone: 435-245-6521

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