Springy Point
Lake Pend Oreille — lakeside, fishing
Location: OLDTOWN, ID, ID
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (150 reviews)
Season: May through October
Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities.Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/springy-point to be notified when sites open up.
Springy Point offers scenic views of the Pend Oreille River with direct access to water sports via an on-site boat launch. The campground features well-maintained facilities including flush toilets, showers, and a small beach area, with friendly staff and affordable tent pricing.
Wildlife alert: Moose and Mountain Lion present in area; also American Red Squirrel, Coyote, White-tailed Deer, Canada Goose, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Redpoll, Northern Rubber Boa, Painted Turtle, and Valley Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Springy Point: Book early—this is a popular federal campground No hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs Verify boat launch and swimming area access before arrival, as these close seasonally
Skip Springy Point if: You require RV hookups—most sites have none. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You visit in shoulder season—early season water activities may be closed.
Best time to visit Springy Point: July-September — Campground operates May through October; reviews note swimming and boat launch closures in early season due to low water and temperature restrictions.
Nearby campgrounds: Green Bay Campground (Sandpoint, ID 83864, ID), Riley Creek (OLDTOWN, ID), Sam Owen (Hope, ID), Priest River (OLDTOWN, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Springy Point
Cell signal at Springy Point (OLDTOWN, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 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.
Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities.Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
No hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs
Verify boat launch and swimming area access before arrival, as these close seasonally
Campground operates May through October; reviews note swimming and boat launch closures in early season due to low water and temperature restrictions
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sandpoint, Idaho, take US 95 south across the Long Bridge, then turn west onto Lakeshore Drive. After three miles turn right into the campground.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Pend Oreille fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Pend Oreille before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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