Big Hank
Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prichard, ID, ID
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 2.9 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Season: May through October
Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Big Hank sits on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River with direct shore fishing access for cutthroat trout and popular summer tubing. The location also serves as an excellent base for local hiking and biking trails in Idaho Panhandle National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Moose are documented in the area via iNaturalist research-grade observations. Black Swifts, Northern Rough-winged Swallows, and Townsend's Warblers have been observed, making this a solid birding spot.
Insider tips for Big Hank: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 30 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV or expect no hookups; most sites lack utility connections Shore fishing is a main draw; pack cutthroat fishing gear and plan river access time
Skip Big Hank if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Big Hank: June-September — Campground operates May-October, but tubing and cutthroat fishing are explicitly noted as popular summertime activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Guard Lookout (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Spyglass Ground House (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Berlin Flats (Prichard, ID), Kit Price (Prichard, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Hank
Cell signal at Big Hank (Prichard, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 30 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or expect no hookups; most sites lack utility connections
Shore fishing is a main draw; pack cutthroat fishing gear and plan river access time
Campground operates May-October, but tubing and cutthroat fishing are explicitly noted as popular summertime activities
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Kingston on I-90, take Exit 43 to FH-9 and drive 20 miles north to Prichard, then turn left and continue 17 miles north on FH Road 208 to campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Idaho Panhandle National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Idaho Panhandle National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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