Shoshone Park Kitchen
Federal campground in Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Location: SMELTERVILL, ID, ID
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Shoshone Park is a pristine forested park with a stream running through the area. It features two reservable kitchen shelters suitable for groups of all types. Perks of the family-friendly site include a large field and the Hale Fish Hatchery on the east end of the park.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/shoshone-park-kitchen to be notified when sites open up.
Shoshone Park is a pristine forested park with a stream, featuring two reservable kitchen shelters suitable for groups and a large field. The site offers family-friendly recreation including access to the Hale Fish Hatchery and the historic Captain John Mullan cabin with adjacent hiking trails.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, American Pika, Mule Deer, American Red Squirrel, Pacific Wren, White-winged Crossbill, and Cassin's Finch are present in the area.
Insider tips for Shoshone Park Kitchen: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when reserving Access the historic Captain John Mullan cabin and use the adjacent wagon road for hiking and snowmobiling
Skip Shoshone Park Kitchen if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You require camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You need more than 2 tent sites available.
Best time to visit Shoshone Park Kitchen: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Arid Peak Lookout (AVERY, ID), Savenac East Cottage (Mt) (Haugan, MT), Avery Creek Cabin (Coeur d’Alene, ID), Sex Peak. Lookout Rental (TROUT CREEK, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shoshone Park Kitchen
Cell signal at Shoshone Park Kitchen (SMELTERVILL, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Shoshone Park is a pristine forested park with a stream running through the area. It features two reservable kitchen shelters suitable for groups of all types. Perks of the family-friendly site include a large field and the Hale Fish Hatchery on the east end of the park.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when reserving
Access the historic Captain John Mullan cabin and use the adjacent wagon road for hiking and snowmobiling
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Mullan, drive east on Friday Ave, which turns into Larson Road. Total trip is about 3 miles. Look for signs to Shoshone Park. The West Kitchen is the first shelter when entering the park.
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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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