Things to Do
RV & Site Information
For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, SPRINGY POINT accommodates recreational vehicles up to 45 feet in length. This US Army Corps of Engineers is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.
Guests at SPRINGY POINT can enjoy essential amenities including Proximity to Water: Riverfront. The site is maintained by US Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Boating, Camping, Day use area, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to OLDTOWN offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Idaho region.
Located in OLDTOWN, Idaho, SPRINGY POINT provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Recreation Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located on-site, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are never far out of reach. A large swimming area provides visitors with comfortable access to the river's clear, clean waters. Visitors may also enjoy biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into the town of Sandpoint for a change of scenery or stroll around town. For the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip.Facilities Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A small picnic shelter (25 person max.) located off of the beach may be reserved by calling 208-437-3133. Natural Features Lake Pend Oreille is a glacier-carved lake surrounded by scenic mountains in the northern Idaho Panhandle. It is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States with depths plunging more than 1,200 ft., in some areas. The area around the Lake is the traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. French settlers named the area "Pend Oreille," which means "ear pendant," after observing the large shell earrings worn by the Kalispell people. Nearby Attractions The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.
Getting There
From Sandpoint, Idaho, take US 95 south across the Long Bridge, then turn west onto Lakeshore Drive. After three miles turn right into the campground.