Johnson Creek Campground

At a glance

CampgroundCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

The area is currently licensed to the Idaho State Department of Fish and Game. There is a vault toilet but no drinking water. Open year-round. Camping is limited to three days within any five day period.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Johnson Creek Campground•ID

Explore on our map Get Directions Open in Maps

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TUE☁️

15° / 10°

💧 29%

TODAY☁️

19° / 12°

💧 14%

THU☁️

20° / 10°

💧 2%

FRI☁️

21° / 11°

💧 1%

SAT☁️

24° / 8°

—

Common questions about Johnson Creek Campground

Is Johnson Creek Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Johnson Creek Campground in ID is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: caravans, tent site and toilets.

What facilities does Johnson Creek Campground have?

Johnson Creek Campground has caravans, tent site and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Johnson Creek Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Johnson Creek Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Johnson Creek Campground?

Johnson Creek Campground sits in ID. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Johnson Creek Campground

Facilities recorded for Johnson Creek Campground
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

3.9 km away

Clark Fork Driftyard

No designated sites. Camp in any open area for up to three days within a five day period.

9.5 km away

SAM OWEN

Overview Sam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in a densely wooded forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming and boating in summer, and skiing in winter. Recreation A beach draws crowds of sunbathers and swimmers. Visitors also like to hike the half-mile, accessible Sam Owen Trail #4. The trail reaches a beautiful vista of Owens Bay, where hikers can rest on benches and take in the astonishing view. Anglers take pleasure in catching kamloops, Dolly Varden, northern pike, trout and catfish. A boat ramp and dock are located on-site. Facilities Amenities include a picnic area, paved overflow parking areas and an amphitheater for educational programs. Campsites do not have electric hookups but a group picnic shelter has electricity and lights. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Natural Features Sam Owen Campground is situated on a peninsula on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, at an elevation of 2,000 feet. The lake spans 82,088 acres and has 125 miles of shoreline. The well-loved campground shares a peninsula with the Sam Owen Game Preserve, which provides plenty of opportunities to see wildlife up close. Deer are very easy to spot, and watching for unique birds is a rewarding activity. Nearby Attractions The Pend Oreille Scenic Byway is well worth exploring.