Huckleberry Campground

Coeur d’Alene Lake — riverside, fishing

Location: COEUR D’ALENE, ID, ID

Price: From $60 per night

Price range: $60–$180 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (304 reviews)

Season: May through October

Huckleberry Campground is located along the shores of the St. Joe River, 29 miles east of St. Reserve a campsite here: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273785/campsites .

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/huckleberry-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Huckleberry Campground offers river access along the St. Joe River with clean facilities, spacious sites, and helpful camp hosts. The 4.6/5 Google rating reflects camper appreciation for the location and well-maintained bathrooms.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Osprey, and Northern Alligator Lizard have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Huckleberry Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving. Plan for early morning noise from log trucks Monday-Friday starting around 3:45 AM.

Skip Huckleberry Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.. You're sensitive to traffic noise—Highway 3 runs in front of the campground.. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Huckleberry Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Shadowy St. Joe Campground (Saint Maries, ID), Arid Peak Lookout (AVERY, ID), Shoshone Park Kitchen (SMELTERVILL, ID), Bumblebee Campground (Prichard, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Huckleberry Campground

Cell signal at Huckleberry Campground (COEUR D’ALENE, 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.

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COEUR D’ALENE, ID, ID★ 4.6 (304 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Huckleberry Campground is located along the shores of the St. Joe River, 29 miles east of St. Reserve a campsite here: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273785/campsites .

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups33 electric sites
ADA sites30 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric HookupsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.✕ You're sensitive to traffic noise—Highway 3 runs in front of the campground.✕ You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.

Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving.

Plan for early morning noise from log trucks Monday-Friday starting around 3:45 AM.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Osprey, and Northern Alligator Lizard have been documented in the area.

Location

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208-769-5000· Coeur d'Alene Lake
Getting there →

From St. Maries, ID go south on Highway 3 for a half mile then turn right (east) onto the St. Joe River Road. Once on the St. Joe River Road travel for approximately 29 miles.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coeur d’Alene Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Coeur d’Alene Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Huckleberry Campground cost per night?+
Huckleberry Campground costs $60–$180 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Huckleberry Campground open?+
Huckleberry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Huckleberry Campground have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Huckleberry Campground?+
Huckleberry Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Huckleberry Campground?+
Huckleberry Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Huckleberry Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Huckleberry Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Huckleberry Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Huckleberry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4.6 (304)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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