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Picnicking

The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings. Some areas may require fees or reservations

General information

  • Picnic areas
    • The Forest Service maintains developed picnic areas scattered throughout national forests and grasslands.
  • Amenities
    • Most picnic areas have picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings.
  • Day-use areas
    • Day-use areas are generally open from sunrise to sunset.
  • First-come, first-served
    • Most picnic areas operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with some exceptions which accept reservations.
  • Fees
    • Some picnic areas may charge a fee.
  • Wildlife safety
    • Always be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, and store food properly in bear-resistant containers or vehicles.
  • Fire restrictions
    • Check for fire restrictions and permits before starting a campfire, as fire danger levels can vary.
  • Garbage
    • Be prepared to pack out all trash, as onsite garbage service may be limited or unavailable.

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Avery Creek Picnic Area

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities Winter Sports Hiking
Avery Creek Picnic Area is for day use only. Features include 5 picnic units, potable water, and a toilet. Attractions include fishing and floating on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River and a short…

Beauty Creek Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
Beauty Creek Campground is located a half mile from Lake Coeur d'Alene along Beauty Creek, an intermittent creek that is dry in the summer. Visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and convenient access…

Bell Bay Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the…

Big Creek Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Water Activities
9 campsites, vault toilets, day use area, Pack it In Pack it Out waste management system. Fishing, National Recreation Trails, hunting, berry picking, hiking, site of former Civilian Conservation…

Brush Lake Picnic Area

Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities
Brush Lake Picnic area features 4 picnic sites, vault toilets, and a day use area. Boating on Brush Lake is accessible from the area but launching can be difficult in late summer and fall when the…

Camp 3 Campground

Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Camp 3 Campground features 4 camp units, stock loading ramp, corral, and vault toilets. There is no developed water so bring ample supplies for your use. Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out…

Cedar Creek Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
Cedar Creek Campground features 3 campsites, and vault toilets. There is no developed water so bring your own. Please observe Pack it In Pack it Out for your refuse. Attractions include fishing on…

Conrad Crossing Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Winter Sports
Conrad Crossing Campground features 8 camp units (2 on the river and 5 above the highway), potable water (typically available, June- September), vault toilets, and a day use area. Please observe the…

Copper Creek Campground

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking
Copper Creek Campground features 16 camp units (3 accessible), potable water, accessible vault toilets, and a scenic location on the Moyie River. Beautiful Copper Falls viewpoint trail is 1.5 miles…

Emerald Creek Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Emerald Creek Campground features 18 campsites, potable water, and vault toilets a short distance from the campground. The nearby Emerald Creek Garnet Area is one of our most popular recreation sites…

Last updated March 11th, 2025