Can you reserve a site at Swisher Lake Campground?

No. Swisher Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Swisher Lake Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,510 ft
Elevation

The Swisher Lake Campground is located 8 miles northwest of Eureka on Sophie Bay road 7160. The campground has 4 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet, hitching rack and easy access to the lake. The access road to the campground is 0.42 miles long and closed to all motorized traffic. This campground is popular with horsemen and hikers.

Getting there

48.96879, -115.13368 · 48°58'7.6"N 115°8'1.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	39	49	60	70	77	87	86	75	57	41	31
Low °F	19	21	28	34	42	49	53	51	44	35	27	21
Precip in	0.9	0.7	0.9	1.0	1.8	2.5	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 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 Swisher Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Swisher Lake Campground?: No. Swisher Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$0.00 Pack in/Pack out

Restrictions:

Forest Order #D01-059-L-10 prohibits any use of an ATV, UTV or Motorcucle in the Swisher Lake Trailhead Equestrian Parking Area 16 day stay limit on all National Forest System Lands. Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. Lighting of fireworks is not allowed on National Forest System Lands.

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

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