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Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Kettle FallsIdaho⭐ 4.3 (15)
Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
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💡 In short

Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground in Idaho has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, North Bartoo #2–North Bartoo #4 next to each othersites North Bartoo #2, #3, #4, Solo #2 #6, South Bartoo #11, #12, #13, #8, #9, Sunshine #17, #18
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites Bartoo Solo #25
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, West Sunshine #14–West Sunshine #16 next to each othersites West Sunshine #14, #15, #16
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, South Bartoo #11–South Bartoo #13 next to each othersites North Bartoo #2, #3, South Bartoo #11, #12, #13, #8, #9, Sunshine #17, #18, West Sunshine #14, #15, #16

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite North Bartoo #2 — North Bartoo Site #2
Site North Bartoo #2 · North Bartoo Site #2USDA Forest Service
Campsite North Bartoo #2 — North Bartoo Site #2
Site North Bartoo #2 · North Bartoo Site #2USDA Forest Service
Campsite North Bartoo #3 — North Bartoo Site #3
Site North Bartoo #3 · North Bartoo Site #3USDA Forest Service
Campsite North Bartoo #4 — North Bartoo Site #4
Site North Bartoo #4 · North Bartoo Site #4USDA Forest Service
Campsite Solo #2 #6 — Solo 2 Site #6
Site Solo #2 #6 · Solo 2 Site #6USDA Forest Service
Campsite South Bartoo #11 — South Bartoo Site #11
Site South Bartoo #11 · South Bartoo Site #11USDA Forest Service
Campsite South Bartoo #12 — South Bartoo Site #12
Site South Bartoo #12 · South Bartoo Site #12USDA Forest Service
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 24.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVCS24.4 midirections →
⚡ EVCS24.4 midirections →
🔌 Charging station23.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15/nightBoat InGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆15 ratings
5★10
4★3
3★0
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile3.0/4
AT&T1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground?

Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground?

Campsite fees at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground a good campground?

Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 15 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground located?

Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground is located in Colville NF / Kettle Falls, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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