Is there any better way to start off your Saturday than at the beach?…read moreNOPE! Located just north of the city of Coeur D'Alene sits Hayden Lake, perfectly nestled in a quaint neighborhood with hillside homes and shady trees. Although a little small, the beach features plenty of areas to camp out near the shore or up the beach in the shade, and a dock to the right allowing for small watercrafts to launch into the water. We spotted the perfect spot for our party of 7 and set up camp. Docks surround the swimming area which allows for plenty of water depths to swim/float/dive/ect in! It was a beautiful day and the cold water felt amazing. The kids made sandcastles while the adults swam, floated and soaked up the sun. The snack shack features a wide variety of food and cold drinks ranging from sodas, and popsicles to pizzas, corndogs and more. Sure, prices are a little steep for the generic food, when I came back to the umbrella boasting cold popsicles, the kiddos loved it! The only major downside is parking. There isn't a designated lot, but spots line the road for at least a mile, so if you can't snag a spot up close (like we did!) be prepared to walk and schlep all your jazz to the beach. However, when back visiting family, I'd easily return to this quaint slice of paradise!

This little city beach is such a gem! The perfect balance of a small town attraction…read more The floating dock is perfect to dive , fish or just walk around. It enclosed an area for kids to swim around without having to worry about boats. The sandy beach area backs up to a grass. So play or lay in the sand or relax on the grass. Partly shady gives you options to take cover if it's too hot outside. Has a snack bar that is only seasonal. A volleyball area with a few picnic tables. A boat launch area and Bathrooms too. There's also a section with kids life jackets to use at not cost. The place is absolutely gorgeous. It's almost unreal The downside - it can get packed pretty quickly. So not a lot of elbow room on the those summer days when everyone wants to get out. There's not many options for parking. So if you're not lucky enough to snag a spot up close. You could end up parking 1/4 mile away. Still an amazing place to relax and have fun ! A must do !

My favorite trail to bring my dog & family & friends for a good walk. I've hiked this trail in all…read more4 seasons, even in light hail. It's a little steep at the beginning of the trail so when it's icy, spikes on your shoes is helpful but doable without. The Fall is magical. But truly a gem. Parking is sometimes hard to come by on the weekend

Nice short lakefront trail along nicest lake in North Idaho…read more What it has going for it: - parking at trailhead - port-a-potty at trailhead - great views - can have your dog off-leash - access to beach when lake level is lower What it has going against it: - not much shade in certain parts of trail - can get windy - people who don't pick up after their dogs Nice trail that is about 3 miles round trip. Dog lovers will like this trail if your dog is well mannered. Plant some trees and develop the trail a little more with a real bathroom & water fountain at the trailhead and this can be a 4 star trail. Can see myself coming back here again.

Not much in the way of food and lodging but nice camping/beach spot. Water is pretty cold. Nice…read morevolleyball net

Beautiful campground and huge sandy beach. Amazing creek winds through the trees with a wooden…read morefootbridge to cross. One of the biggest campgrounds on Priest Lake. It also fills up fast, so make a reservation.

Love swimming here in the summer It's a five minute drive from my house and has beautiful views of…read morethe Green Monarch Mountains.

Not a big park. Has beach, boat launch, restrooms, picnic area. It's close to the road and the…read moretrain tracks. It has a good view of the lake.

We found this state park while driving to Canada. Excellent little campground with trails. The…read moretrail was easy not steep at all. Not gravely either. I am glad we found this place. Very few people were on site when we visited.

We stayed this last weekend at round lake with some friends and family. We rented three sites next…read moreto each other. As soon as we arrived the people in front of us quickly got stuck because of the boulders that are placed everywhere. The people that work there sat in the golf cart and proceeded to watch them for thirty minutes. My spouse had to help with 3 others to jiggle a boulder so they can gain an inch of room. The area where they ask you to put up tents on are white rock filled area next to our fire pit and picnic table. We were asked to not use the "ground" dirt to camp but did point out many tents using this. The rules are ridiculous, no hammocks , and if you are disabled and use a cane like I do good luck maneuvering around the unnecessary costly boulders that are not an improvement but a waste of cost. Never again will I or seventeen others visit again. Enjoy your boulders.

Visiting family here in ID & they took us to visit this wonderful state park. It's named after the…read moreadmiral who said, "Damn the torpedos. Full speed ahead!" during the Civil War. The former site of a Naval training station: Over 293,000 sailors received basic training here. Who would've thought a Naval training facility would be in Idaho? It was also used as a German POW camp during WW II. There are so many things to do here. Tour the Museum At The Brig, go hiking of one of many trails, camp at one of their numerous camp sites, play disc golf, bring a lunch & picnic along the shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille, the largest lake in ID. Fishing, sailing or boating. Visit the beautiful viewpoint at the end of South Rd. Shooting ranges or even a model airplane flying field! However, I must say their gift shops are somewhat lacking. Go for a day or a weekend, this park is just great.

Beautiful area! Lots fun areas to swim. It was bust but we were able to find space in the 2…read moredifferent swimming areas.

AMAZING experience. The whole team was so helpful & positive. Very friendly and welcoming, we had 0…read moreissues with our Pontoon rental. Perfect day spent on Lake Pend Oreille. The team helped us completely load our stuff into the boat, and back to our truck at the end of the day. Highly recommend!! Will definitely be using them again.

From the owner: Beeracuda Boat Rentals, offers a range of pontoon boats for rent on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint,…read moreID, and have several options available. In addition to the standard pontoon boat rentals, we also offer packages that include various water toys such as skis, kneeboards, paddleboards, lily pads, and tubes. We can also provide access to a private beach with two parking spots, which is a great option if you are looking for a more secluded place to relax and swim.

Great experience with AWS renting a Sea Doo. Great equipment, easy rental process, and Hunter was…read morefantastic to work with- professional, polite, and very helpful. Easy to find the location, pricy but on par with other businesses in the area, and convenient. Unlike the disgruntled reviewers below, we listened carefully to the very reasonable policies of the company and had no issues with just following their basic rules to ensure safety of the equipment and ourselves. We will definitely come back!

Rented jetskis and not told they needed to be returned 15 minutes before our time was up. Charged…read more75$ extra per ski. Then rented pontoon boat, brought it in 15 minutes before rental time was up, and told we had to pay for gas to fill it back up. This customer will not be using them again. Transparency is an easy process and it keeps your business running. They do not get my 5 stars.

For my first visit to the northern peninsula of Idaho, I decided to make a stop in the town of…read moreCoeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene has a charming downtown waterfront and it's here where you'll find this Tubbs Hill Trail. I believe hiking along Tubbs Hill represents the city of Coeur d'Alene well. It's an easy 2 mile round trip loop that oversees the harbor from a distance. Basically, it's a perfectly fine nature trail. There are 26 or 27 posted marker signs along the trail to guide you (including a halfway point). It's absolutely impossible to get lost, lol. To be specific on where Tubbs Hill Trail officially begins, you can find the starting point right next to the Rotary Harbor House (which looked like a relaxing spot to grab some fish tacos and catch views from the pier). Since the hike is a loop, if you begin by going off to the right hand side, there are spots along the way to descend down the rockside and go swimming in Lake Coeur d'Alene. I noticed a lot of people were relaxing and lounging out on the rocks while taking refreshing breaks in the water. If this sounds enticing, then remember to bring your bathing suit and a towel, lol. The first part of the hike offers panoramic lookouts of not only the boats docked beside the waterfront, but also the historical landmark - Hotel Coeur d'Alene. Eventually you wrap your way around in a circle getting to enjoy the great outdoors. It's a chance to breathe in fresh air from the lake without having to work hard. There's barely any incline/decline along the 2 mile path. It took me one hour to complete the hike. Lastly, parking can be difficult in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Independence Point is a popular area to park, but they do charge by the hour and every spot was occupied when I arrived in the middle of the day. I resorted to parking on a sidestreet next to the Coeur d'Alene shopping district. Though, cars on side streets are only permitted for 2 hour intervals at a time. Overall, Tubbs Hill Trail was a pleasant hiking activity. Pair it with maybe taking a cruise out on the lake or walking around the Boardwalk Marina (the "world's longest floating boardwalk" if you can believe) and you'll discover the best of what Coeur d'Alene has to offer.

Beautiful place to hike near the lake with plenty of scenic views and places to rest.read more

Beautiful place to talk a walk near the lake. Plenty of place to relax and enjoy the scenery while…read morebeing near shopping and dining.

Stopped by the City Park to enjoy the great view of the Lake. Completely blown away by the beauty…read moreof it. This is a very clean park with a good number of parking spots. It's a very clean park with a lot of places to walk around. We relaxed and took a proper break while enjoying the sunshine. Such a great park!