RV Campsites near Plummer, Idaho

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Plummer, Idaho, is a small town near larger Coeur D'Alene in the northern panhandle of the state. Visitors to the region can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, river rafting, kayaking, backpacking, rock-climbing, bouldering, and both cross-country and downhill skiing. Heyburn State Park is within a few minutes' drive where there are many lakes and trails for use. RV travelers in the Plummer area can find RV camping in the surrounding region.

Blackwell Island RV Park

Blackwell Island RV Park is on the water making it a convenient RV campground for those seeking water activities. Kayak-touring, canoeing, fishing, and swimming can be done right from the campground. Access bike paths and trails minutes from the campground. Guests have access to boat launches, barbecue grills, picnic tables bathrooms and showers. Pets are welcome if leashed. RVs of most sizes can be accommodated. Site hookups include 20-, 30-, or 50-amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV and Wi-Fi.

Blackwell Island RV Park
800 S Marina Drive
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 665-1300
idahorvpark.com

Heyburn State Park

Visitors to the Plummer area can opt to camp at the Heyburn State Park. According to the state website, Heyburn State Park is the oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest. There are three lakes within the park boundaries, the Chatcolet, Benewah, and Hidden Lakes. Kayak-touring, canoeing, and fishing can be found easily from the park's campgrounds. RV sites and primitive tent sites are available. RVs to 55 feet in length can be accommodated, and site hoo-kups include sewer and 30-amp electric. There are pit toilets, showers and fire rings for guest use. Guests should check with rangers for any fire bans or restrictions in the park. Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times.

Heyburn State Park
57 Chatcolet Rd
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1308
parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/heyburn.aspx

Wolf Lodge Campground

Wolf Lodge Campground has sites for large and small RVs. Back-in and pull-through sites are available. Hookups include the standard water, sewer and 30- or 50-amp electric. There is Wi-Fi available. Pets are allowed if leashed. Amenities include bathrooms, showers, a coin-operated laundry, guest room, movie nights, complimentary morning coffee, and a dump station. The Hiawatha Trail is within a 45-minute drive. Hikers can explore the trail, while keeping an eye out for moose, elk, and bald eagles. Mountain bikers can find trails in the Plummer to Potlatch trail system.

Wolf Lodge Campground
12329 E. Frontage Rd.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-2812
wolflodgervcampground.com

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Article Written By Eric Cedric

A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.

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