Beauty Creek Campground

Campground · Idaho · 18 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Coeur d'Alene National Forest (NF) · Open Access

18
Bookable sites
44 ft
Max rig length
up to 35
People per site
2,168 ft
Elevation
Beauty Creek Campground Site 14
Photo: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. · Recreation.gov

Overview

Beauty Creek Campground is located a half mile from Lake Coeur d'Alene along the peaceful Beauty Creek. Visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and convenient access to miles of trails.

Recreation

The trailhead for the Caribou Ridge National Recreation Trail starts at the campground. The 5-mile trail features a moderate climb with two outstanding overlooks of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Biking and hiking trails in the area include the 1.8-mile Beauty Creek Overlook and the 4.9-mile Mt. Coeur d'Alene Viewpoint.

Anglers enjoy an abundance of northern pike, chinook salmon and bass in the nearby stream.

Facilities

Beauty Creek offers about 20 spacious campsites for both tent and RV camping. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking aprons are paved.

The nearest boat ramp is at Mineral Ridge, which is less than a mile from the campground. Here, visitors have easy access to boating and fishing.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a narrow valley along Beauty Creek in northern Idaho. At an elevation of 2,100 feet, it is a sparsely wooded valley surrounded by heavily wooded hillsides.

Beauty Creek sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, between the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Bitterroot Mountains to the east.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Coeur d'Alene offers excellent boating, fishing and canoeing. Towns around the lake offer opportunities for para-sailing, ferry rides, paddle boating and sea plane rides.

The facts

  • Season: Late May – Mid-September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 18 bookable sites
  • 20 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 44 ft
  • Up to 35 people per site
  • Loops: BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Beauty Creek Campground

Site types

  • 17 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Beauty Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
002BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
003BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
004BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
005BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
006BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
007BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
008BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
009BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
010BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
011BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft8 🐾
012BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
013BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
014BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved44 ft16 🐾
015BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
016BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
017BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved33 ft8 🐾
018BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved43 ft8 🐾
019BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved38 ft8 🐾
GS1Beauty Creek CampgroundGroup Shelter Nonelectric—Paved16 ft35 🐾

Getting there

From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, go east on I-90 to exit 22, then turn south on ID-97. Drive 2.5 miles to Forest Road 438 and turn left. Go one mile and look for signs.

47.60639, -116.66861 · 47°36'23.0"N 116°40'7.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F364148566672838374584436
Low °F262731374451575648393226
Precip in3.22.12.71.92.12.20.70.80.82.03.33.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Seasonally dry Beauty Creek with standing stones.
Photo: M. Wyldshade · Recreation.gov
BEAUTY CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Common questions about Beauty Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Beauty Creek Campground?
Yes, Beauty Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Beauty Creek Campground have?
20 sites in total, of which 18 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Beauty Creek Campground?
44 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Beauty Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beauty Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Beauty Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Beauty Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Beauty Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Beauty Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

    Accessibility:

    • Accessible picnic shelter and vault toilets

    USDA Forest Service's own page

    Camping near Beauty Creek Campground

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    Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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