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Bell Bay Campground

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundCoeur d'Alene / PanhandleIdaho⭐ 4.5 (76)
Bell Bay Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 23h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Bell Bay Campground in Idaho has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. 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
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, LOWER #004–LOWER #006 next to each othersites LOWER #004, #005, #006, #012, Lower #013
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LOWER #009
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LOWER #006
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 UPPL #001, LOWER #010, Lower #014
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites LOWER #008
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites LOWER #007, #011
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →👥 Lower #015 & LOWER #016 next to each othersites LOWER #016, Lower #015
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 LOWER #010 & LOWER #011 next to each othersites LOWER #010, #011

📷 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 LOWER #004 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 4
Site LOWER #004 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 4Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #004 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 4
Site LOWER #004 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 4Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #005 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 5
Site LOWER #005 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 5Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #005 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 5
Site LOWER #005 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 5Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #006 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 6
Site LOWER #006 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 6Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #006 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 6
Site LOWER #006 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 6Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #012 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 12
Site LOWER #012 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 12Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #012 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 12
Site LOWER #012 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 12Rebecca Smith
Campsite Lower #013 — A photo of Site 013 of Loop Lower at BELL BAY CAMPGROUND wit
Site Lower #013 · A photo of Site 013 of Loop Lower at BELL BAY CAMPGROUND witSandy Davis
Campsite Lower #013 — Bell Bay Site 13
Site Lower #013 · Bell Bay Site 13Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Campsite LOWER #009 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 9
Site LOWER #009 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 9Rebecca Smith
Campsite LOWER #009 — Bell Bay Campground, Site 9
Site LOWER #009 · Bell Bay Campground, Site 9Rebecca Smith
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.2 mi away (straight line).

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⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.6 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 21 openings at Bell Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 6–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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

Group Standard Area NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★75 ratings
5★53
4★13
3★6
2★3
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.1/4
Verizon2.9/4
AT&T2.2/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bell Bay Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bell Bay Campground?

Bell Bay 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 can I get a spot at Bell Bay Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bell Bay 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 Bell Bay Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Bell Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 6–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 Bell Bay Campground a good campground?

Bell Bay Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 76 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bell Bay Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bell Bay Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 15 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bell Bay Campground located?

Bell Bay Campground is located in Coeur d'Alene / Panhandle, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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