US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Bonner County, Idaho.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Idaho Panhandle National Forests) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 80 |
| Site types | 78 standard, no electric, 1 group shelter electric, 1 group picnic area |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 60 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (435) 245-6521 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/r01/idahopanhandle/recreation/sam-owen-campg |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Sam Owen Campground before you go.
Sam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in a densely wooded forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming and boating in summer, and skiing in winter. Recreation A beach draws crowds of sunbathers and swimmers. Visitors also like to hike the half-mile, accessible Sam Owen Trail #4. The trail reaches a beautiful vista of Owens Bay, where hikers can rest on benches and take in the astonishing view. Anglers take pleasure in catching kamloops, Dolly Varden, northern pike, trout and catfish. A boat ramp and dock are located on-site.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Sam Owen Campground is in Bonner County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.