Mokins Bay Campground
Idaho Panhandle National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hayden Lake, ID, ID
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mokins Bay Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in northwest Idaho. Its picturesque setting in the northwest portion of the Bitterroot Mountain range, known as the Coeur d’Alene mountains, creates solitude in a forested setting at this campground. The lake is a 10 minute walk from the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Mokins Bay Campground offers a remote, forested setting on the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in the Coeur d'Alene mountains with a quiet atmosphere. Campers praise its cleanliness, friendly camp host, and peaceful surroundings ideal for a getaway.
Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Pileated Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, Barred Owl, American Robin, and Wandering Garter Snake have been documented in the area. Beware if you have a bee allergy.
Insider tips for Mokins Bay Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 15 sites The lake is approximately a 10 minute walk from the campground Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip Mokins Bay Campground if: You require RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You prefer campgrounds with numerous sites and spacing. You need a campground open year-round outside May-October.
Best time to visit Mokins Bay Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. June — Verified camper reported no bug or cleanliness issues in June 2023.
Nearby campgrounds: Honeysuckle Campground (Hyrum, ID), Beauty Creek Campground (Coeur d’Alene, ID), Magee Rangers Cabin (COEUR D’ALENE, ID), Bumblebee Campground (Prichard, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mokins Bay Campground
Cell signal at Mokins Bay Campground (Hayden Lake, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Mokins Bay Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in northwest Idaho. Its picturesque setting in the northwest portion of the Bitterroot Mountain range, known as the Coeur d’Alene mountains, creates solitude in a forested setting at this campground. The lake is a 10 minute walk from the campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 15 sites
The lake is approximately a 10 minute walk from the campground
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Verified camper reported no bug or cleanliness issues in June 2023
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, take Route 95 north for 6.1 miles to Lancaster Road. Turn right and continue 6.3 miles to a 'Y' intersection. Bear right and continue to Mokins Road, turn left go 0.1 mile to campground entrance.
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- 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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