Can you reserve a site at Mokins Bay Campground?

Yes, Mokins Bay Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Mokins Bay Campground have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Mokins Bay Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Mokins Bay Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mokins Bay Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Mokins Bay Campground?

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

Mokins Bay Campground, Idaho — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Mokins Bay Campground is located near the eastern shore of Hayden Lake in northwest Idaho. Its picturesque setting in the northwest portion of the Bitterroot Mountain range, known as the Coeur d'Alene mountains, creates solitude in a forested setting at this campground. The lake is a 10 minute walk from the campground.

Recreation

Fishing is popular in the surrounding lakes and streams, and cutthroat trout and large and small-mouth bass are the most common catches. Power boating and other water sports are also popular activities.

Facilities

Drinking water, grills, paved parking spurs and vault toilets are among the amenities at Mokins. A horseshoe pit is also onsite. Access to campground is on a gravel road.

Natural Features

The small campground is surrounded by a heavy canopy of pines. Wildflowers like trillium and buttercups thrive in the springtime, creating a stunning backdrop for campers.

Hayden Lake boasts a 40-mile shoreline with a surface area of 3,800 acres. The lake was formed by the Missoula Floods that occurred nearly 15,000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 21 miles away, and offers several tourist attractions, as well as restaurants, gas and groceries.

The facts

Season: Late May – Early September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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16 campsites at Mokins Bay Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
002	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	8
003	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8
004	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	23 ft	8	🐾
005	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	28 ft	8
006	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	8	🐾
007	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	8	🐾
008	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	32 ft	8
009	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	8	🐾
010	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
011	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	8	🐾
012	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
013	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
014	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
015	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8
016	MOKINS BAY CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8

Getting there

From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, take Route 95 north for 6.1 miles to Lancaster Road. Turn right and continue 6.3 miles to a 'Y' intersection. Bear right and continue to Mokins Road, turn left go 0.1 mile to campground entrance.

47.78444, -116.66556 · 47°47'4.0"N 116°39'56.0"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, 9.3 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 Mokins Bay Campground

Can you reserve a site at Mokins Bay Campground?: Yes, Mokins Bay Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mokins Bay Campground have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Mokins Bay Campground?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mokins Bay Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Mokins Bay Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Mokins Bay Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Mokins Bay Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Accessibility:

Within 10 miles, accessible boat ramp and accessible swimming.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Mokins Bay Campground

Beauty Creek Campground 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kit Price Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
Honeysuckle Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
Blackwell Island Recreation Site 9.5 mi · Facility
Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site and Trail 10.6 mi · Facility
Ross Point Day Use Recreation Site 11.2 mi · Facility
Mineral Ridge Boat Launch 11.5 mi · Facility
John C. Pointner Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Trail 11.7 mi · Facility
Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail 11.7 mi · Facility
Beauty Bay Recreation Area 12.1 mi · Facility
Coeur d'Alene River Area 14.6 mi · Facility
Mica Bay Boater Park 15.9 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Mokins Bay Campground