Tobacco Area

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kootenai National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,482 ft
Elevation

In the Tobacco area most campgrounds are open from May through September 30 (weather permitting). The elevation of the campgrounds and other sites range between 2100-2800 feet. Typical campsite facilities common to all sites include a parking spur, picnic table, grill and/or fire ring, tent pad and pathways. Most campgrounds have universally accessible facilities. Generally, campsite parking spurs were designed to accommodate a variety of recreation vehicles. Most spurs are back-in sites; lengths range between 30-50 feet and spur widths range between 12-24 feet.

Getting there

48.89385, -115.13417 · 48°53'37.9"N 115°8'3.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F323949607077878675574131
Low °F192128344249535144352721
Precip in0.90.70.91.01.82.51.11.11.31.21.21.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 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 Tobacco Area

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

Camping near Tobacco Area

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

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