Coeur d'Alene, ID

If you are looking for a good camping spot that is not too far from Coeur d’Alene, try Bumblebee Campground near Kingston. The campground is located right off I-90, thirty miles from Coeur d’Alene and is close to the river and several good fishing and hiking spots.

The campground is a fee area and prices are $14 a night and $7 for an extra vehicle. The camp spots are all close to bathrooms and clean drinking water and almost every spot has its own picnic table and fire pit with a barbeque grate. This area has several garbage cans and you are expected to clean up after yourself. If you have a large group coming there is a separate group area that can be reserved ahead of time. The campground is really beautiful with a lot of trees to provide shade and the people are always friendly. It is nice to be able to visit with some of your camping neighbors while you are up there.

Our family likes this site because it is a great spot if you are going to float the river. If you bring a bicycle with you it can be left where you will be pulling out of the river and then you can ride it back up to your car at the drop off point. This allows you to make the trip with only one car. We usually only drop off a mile or two up the river, doing too long of a trip can lead to bad sunburns and hunger pains if you don’t have any snacks.

We usually fish when we are up the river and there are plenty of spots that are good for this. Coal Creek, which is located about another 10 miles up the road, is popular with fly fishermen and then there is the Steamboat Pond about 6 miles from Bumblebee that is great for families. You can also get some hiking in at the Coal Creek Connection trail past mile post 15.
Bring plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellant and you will have a great time.

Things to Bring:

Camper or tents and camp gear
Tubes or small rafts for floating
Sunscreen and bug spray
Wood and kindling for your campfire
Plenty of food and drinks
Camera and binoculars
First-Aid Kit and Aloe