Can you reserve a site at Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail?

No. Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

2,134 ft
Elevation

The 3.3-mile trail was the first BLM recreation site developed in Idaho in 1963. In 1982, the trail was designed as a National Recreation Trail and offers an invigorating hike and stunning views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. An interpretive trail guide describes the plants, animals and interrelationships of the forest at 22 marked stations along the trail. The Scenic Area has paved parking that serves as a trailhead and picnic area. There are pleasantly landscaped turf areas, drinking water, two picnic shelters with tables, pit toilets and trash receptacles. All trailhead facilities except the upper picnic shelter are accessible to visitors with disabilities. Each winter from November through February, a migrating population of over 200 bald eagles visit the area to feed on the spawning kokanee salmon. An interpretive viewing program is offered annually from December 27 through December 31, during peak migration.

Getting there

11 miles east of Coeur d'Alene city center. Take US-90 east from Coeur d'Alene for eight miles to Wolf Lodge Bay (exit 22), then go south on Highway 97 for three miles.

47.61472, -116.67889 · 47°36'53.0"N 116°40'44.0"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	41	48	56	66	72	83	83	74	58	44	36
Low °F	26	27	31	37	44	51	57	56	48	39	32	26
Precip in	3.2	2.1	2.7	1.9	2.1	2.2	0.7	0.8	0.8	2.0	3.3	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 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 Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail

Can you reserve a site at Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail?: No. Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail

Beauty Creek Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mokins Bay Campground 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bell Bay Campground 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beauty Bay Recreation Area 0.8 mi · Facility
Mineral Ridge Boat Launch 0.9 mi · Facility
Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site and Trail 1.2 mi · Facility
Blackwell Island Recreation Site 7.6 mi · Facility
John C. Pointner Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Trail 7.9 mi · Facility
Mica Bay Boater Park 8.5 mi · Facility
Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site 10.8 mi · Facility
Kit Price Campground 12.8 mi · Campground
Honeysuckle Campground 12.8 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.

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