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Lake Pend Oreille

Sandpoint · Ponderay · Dover · Priest River · East Hope, Idaho — Bonner County.

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92,764Surface acres
25Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120026590).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Pend Oreille is in Idaho

The red circle marks Lake Pend Oreille.

Fast facts

About Lake Pend Oreille

  • Counties: Bonner, Kootenai
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Sandpoint, Ponderay, Dover, Priest River, East Hope
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 37 mi from Coeur d'Alene and 312 mi from Boise, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Idaho: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Idaho

Official IDFG pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 25 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 4 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Camping. 49 campgrounds within 15 mi, 16 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed and Brittle waternymph recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Pend Oreille shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Springy Point Campground and Recreation Area (campground)Albeni Cove (campground)Priest River Campgrounds (campground)Riley Creek Campground (campground)Sam Owen Campground (campground)Springy Point Campground (campground)City of Sandpoint RV Park (campground)Whitetail Campground A (campground)Whitetail Campground B (campground)Clark Fork Driftyard (campground)Johnson Creek Campground (campground)Whiskey Rock Bay Campground (campground)Whiskey Rock Bay Day Use (campground)Albeni Cove Campground (campground)Green Bay Campground (campground)Trestle Creek (campground)Hi-Dee-Ho RV Park (campground)Whitetail Campground (campground)Snowberry Campground (campground)Gilmore Campground (campground)Waldron Campground (campground)Hill Campground (campground)Alpine Park (campground)Bonner County Fairgrounds (campground)Bayview Public Boat Launch (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12Boat ramp (Boat launch)13Boat ramp (Boat launch)14Boat ramp (Boat launch)15Boat ramp (Boat launch)16Boat ramp (Boat launch)17Boat ramp (Boat launch)18Boat ramp (Boat launch)19Boat ramp (Boat launch)20Boat ramp (Boat launch)21Boat ramp (Boat launch)22Boat ramp (Boat launch)23Sandpoint Landing (Boat launch)24Springy Point Boat Ramp (Boat launch)25City Beach (Beach)26Dog Beach (Beach)27Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)28Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)291 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach Campground
  1. 1Bayview Public Boat Launch
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Hope
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Sandpoint
  9. 9Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  10. 10Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Dover
  11. 11Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  12. 12Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Sandpoint
  13. 13Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Priest River
  14. 14Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  15. 15Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  16. 16Boat ramp
    Boat launch · East Hope
  17. 17Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  18. 18Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  19. 19Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  20. 20Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  21. 21Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  22. 22Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  23. 23Boat ramp
    Boat launch · East Hope
  24. 24Sandpoint Landing
    Boat launch · Sandpoint
  25. 25Springy Point Boat Ramp
    Boat launch
  26. 26City Beach
    Beach
  27. 27Dog Beach
    Beach
  28. 28Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach
  29. 29Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120026590), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Pend Oreille

We found 49 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Pend Oreille, 34 of them within 5 miles. 16 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Idaho

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Lake Pend Oreille, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (48.1359, -116.3726). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Pend Oreille. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Pend Oreille

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    25 public access sites listed, 25 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Bayview Public Boat Launch——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.9808, -116.5584
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1590, -116.7721
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1794, -116.9965
    Boat rampHope—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2504, -116.3154
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating47.9650, -116.5458
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1389, -116.2288
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1443, -116.2102
    Boat rampSandpoint—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2643, -116.5579
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1525, -116.7685
    Boat rampDover—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2450, -116.6147
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1778, -116.8926
    Boat rampSandpoint—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2719, -116.5414
    Boat rampPriest River—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1769, -116.9043
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1613, -116.7541
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1765, -116.9971
    Boat rampEast Hope—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2391, -116.2934
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2786, -116.3510
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2767, -116.3471
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2278, -116.6984
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2291, -116.2766
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2176, -116.2887
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.1939, -116.2853
    Boat rampEast Hope—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2345, -116.2834
    Sandpoint LandingSandpoint—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2748, -116.5467
    Springy Point Boat Ramp—USACEBoat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating48.2371, -116.5863

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 4 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    City BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Dog BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)BeachAccess not tagged; check posted rules; lifeguards (seasonal)Get directions
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)BeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Pend Oreille

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Pend Oreille

    How big is Lake Pend Oreille?

    Lake Pend Oreille covers about 92,764 acres in Sandpoint, Ponderay, Dover and Priest River, Idaho (Bonner County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Pend Oreille?

    Yes. 25 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Pend Oreille?

    OpenStreetMap shows 4 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Pend Oreille?

    Yes. We list 49 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 34 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Pend Oreille?

    Lake Pend Oreille touches Sandpoint, Ponderay, Dover, Priest River and East Hope in Bonner County and Kootenai County, Idaho.

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