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Sam Owen

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundCoeur d'Alene / PanhandleIdaho⭐ 4.3 (294)
Sam Owen
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 82 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 39d ago.
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💡 In short

Sam Owen in Idaho is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 12.7 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Loop Charging Station12.7 midirections →
🔌 Charging station12.9 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆294 ratings
5★172
4★62
3★32
2★21
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.1/4
AT&T0.9/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
Sprint retired0.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sam Owen FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sam Owen?

Sam Owen 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 Sam Owen when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sam Owen 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.

Is Sam Owen a good campground?

Sam Owen holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 294 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sam Owen?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sam Owen, Verizon rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 132 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sam Owen located?

Sam Owen 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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