Sheep Springs Overlook
Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Coeur D'Alene Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
- 5,449 ft
- Elevation
This is a primitive backcountry site serving as the trailhead to the Crystal Lake Trail. Crystal Lake Trail is a high-elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It is dangerous and not suitable for motorized, equestrian or bicycling activities. Primitive camping is available at the trailhead and also allowed at the lake. The access road is narrow, steep and rough. Three camping sites are available at the trailhead with fire rings, picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Getting there
Approximately 54 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Follow US-90 east from Coeur d'Alene for 25 miles to the Cataldo exit (exit 40), then south on Latour Cr./Rochat Divide Road for 29 miles.
47.38834, -116.40161 · 47°23'18.0"N 116°24'5.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 68 | 74 | 84 | 85 | 75 | 59 | 44 | 36 |
| Low °F | 24 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 42 | 48 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 36 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip in | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
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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Fees and stay limits
Non-Fee Site
Stay limit: 14 Days
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Sheep Springs Overlook
- Can you reserve a site at Sheep Springs Overlook?
- No. Sheep Springs Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Sheep Springs Overlook?
- 14 Days
Camping near Sheep Springs Overlook
- Shadowy St. Joe Campground 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Huckleberry Campground 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bumblebee Campground 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beauty Creek Campground 19.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bell Bay Campground 21.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Creek Campground 14.4 mi · Campground
- Coeur d'Alene River Area 19.8 mi · Facility
- Mineral Ridge Boat Launch 20 mi · Facility
- Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail 20.3 mi · Facility
- Beauty Bay Recreation Area 20.6 mi · Facility
- Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site and Trail 20.8 mi · Facility
- Camp 3 Campground 22.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-769-5000
- Email BLM_ID_Coeurd'AleneOffice@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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