Can you reserve a site at Bumblebee Campground?

Yes, Bumblebee Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Bumblebee Campground have?

24 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Bumblebee Campground?

80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bumblebee Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bumblebee Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Bumblebee Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Bumblebee Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bumblebee Campground, Idaho — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bumblebee Campground is located in a beautiful meadow with no standing trees, near the Little North Fork Coeur D'Alene River. It makes a perfect fishing and seasonal hunting base camp. Swimming and floating the river are popular activities as well.

Recreation

Bumblebee's creekside location creates easy access for floating, swimming and wading. Trout fishing is available about a half-mile from the campground in the Little North Fork of Coeur d'Alene River. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are the most common catches.

About 15 miles from the campground is the 803 Motorized Trail System, which provides dedicated off-road trails and open roads in the Steamboat Creek area.

Facilities

Bumblebee is comprised of two loops, each with vault toilets. One hand-pump for drinking water is available at the group site (both single-site campers and group campers share this spigot). Roads are paved and campsite parking spurs are sealed gravel.

Several single-family campsites are available. A group site can accommodate up to 100 people.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to Bumblebee Creek near the Little North Fork Coeur D'Alene River at an elevation of 2,200 feet.

Coeur d'Alene National Forest spans 726,819 acres and is one of three forests comprising the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The majority of Idaho's waters are located in this northern region.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Coeur d'Alene is a delightful place to explore. Visitors can go paddle boating or parasailing on Lake Coeur d'Alene, or even take a trip around the lake on a seaplane. A variety of shops and restaurants are available.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

The facts

Season: Mid May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
24 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: NORT, SOUTH LOOP

Site types

12 Standard Nonelectric
11 Management
1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Pets allowed
Shade — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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24 campsites at Bumblebee Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
002	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
003	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
004	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
005	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
006	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
007	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
008	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
009	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
010	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
011	NORT	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
GS001	NORT	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	100	🐾
013	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
014	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
015	SOUTH LOOP	Management	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
016	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
017	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	—	8	🐾
018	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	—	16	🐾
019	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
020	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	10 ft	8	🐾
021	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	—	16	🐾
022	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
023	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	16	🐾
024	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	—	—	🐾
025	SOUTH LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Take the Kingston Exit off Interstate 90 and take Forest Road 9 North for 5.4 miles. Turn left onto Bumblebee cutoff and head 3 miles to the campground sign at the junction with Forest Road 796. Turn right onto Forest Road 796 and go 0.1 miles to the campground. Single sites are on the loop to the right and the group site is the loop on the left.

47.63333, -116.27944 · 47°37'60.0"N 116°16'46.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	4.5	3.0	3.6	2.3	2.8	2.9	1.0	1.1	1.5	2.8	4.2	4.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bumblebee Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bumblebee Campground?: Yes, Bumblebee Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bumblebee Campground have?: 24 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Bumblebee Campground?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bumblebee Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bumblebee Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Bumblebee Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Bumblebee Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 435-245-6521
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Bumblebee Campground