Green Bay Campground

Campground · Idaho · 17 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

17
Bookable sites
up to 10
People per site
Green Bay Campground
Photo: USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

Surrounded by clear waters of Lake Pend Oreille which is Idaho’s biggest and deepest (at 1,158 feet deep, there are only four deeper lakes in the nation), and at 43 miles long (111 miles of shoreline), the newly renovated campground has 17 sites and provides the ideal getaway for people looking for a remote, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of the Lake. These sites are reached by boat or long walks from the parking lot.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy all types of boating from kayaking to canoeing to power boating.

Fantastic birding and wildlife viewing is available from the campsite or a short drive to Mineral Point Trailhead.

Swimming is a popular summer pastime and with beach access at the campground, visitors won't have any problem cooling off during warmer months.

Facilities

Green Bay Campground can only by trail from parking lot or by boat. No drinking water is available and this is a pack it in, pack it out facility. Picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire rings are provided.

Natural Features

Dug out by Ice Age glaciers and located amid three major frontal ranges of the northern Rocky Mountains, it has natural splendor to go with a fascinating human and natural history. 

The lake has a very active and visible population of ospreys that can be seen diving into the lake to catch fish. Bald eagles are common, and wildlife from moose and deer and bear to spawning kokanee salmon can be spotted around the lake. Seasonally, migrating waterfowl including swans, geese and ducks are common in many areas of the lake. Lake Pend Oreille is also known for its kamloops (a species of giant rainbow trout), mackinaw and kokanee salmon. 

Nearby Attractions

The Mineral Point Trail can be accessed from the campground or from a nearby trailhead. Garfield Bay can be accessed from a short drive from the campground parking area. Numerous sites can be accessed by boat from the campground.

The facts

  • 17 bookable sites
  • Up to 10 people per site
  • Loops: LOWER, UPPER

Site types

  • 17 Walk To

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

17 campsites at Green Bay Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceAccessWaterMax rigPeople
10LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
11LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
12LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
13LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
14LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
15LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
16LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
17LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
9LOWERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—10 🐾
1UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
2UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
3UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
4UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
5UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
6UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
7UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾
8UPPERWalk To——Hike InLakefront—6 🐾

Getting there

From Garfield Bay, take the first road to the left past the Forest Service picnic area. Follow this road for about 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 532. Take Road 532 about 1 mile to Green Bay Road 2672. Road 2672 is not suitable for motorhomes or trailers. Follow Road 2672 to the parking area for the campground. The campground is also accessible by boat on Pend Oreille Lake.

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Common questions about Green Bay Campground

Can you reserve a site at Green Bay Campground?
Yes, Green Bay Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Green Bay Campground have?
17 sites.
Are pets allowed at Green Bay Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Green Bay Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Green Bay Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Green Bay Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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