Sam Owen is a national park campground at Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Bonner County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Sam Owen is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 60 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 185 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Idaho Panhandle National Forests include Lunch Peak Lookout.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 185 · 2024: 188 · 2025: 190
Address
Bonner County, Idaho
Coordinates
48.2167, -116.2831
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Lake Pend Oreille
Kootenai National Forest
Lake Pend Oreille
Kootenai National Forest
Kootenai National Forest
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