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Idaho Panhandle/Sam Owen
aho The Idaho Panhandle Sam Owen Hope is a scenic byway located in the northern part of the state. It is a winding road that follows the Sam Owen River and passes through the towns of Hope, Sandpoint, and Priest River. The route offers stunning views of the Selkirk Mountains, Lake Pend Oreille, and the Cabinet Mountains. Along the way, visitors can explore the area's history, enjoy outdoor activities, and take in the natural beauty of the region. The Sam Owen Hope is a great way to experience the beauty of Idaho's panhandle.
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User Reviews
William Gore
Awesome campground. Great shade in the "scented leaf" and "dancing shadow" loops. "Red Sun" and "skipping stone" loops lack tree cover and foliage between camps pots but have great access to the lake compared to the upper loops with shade. Beach area was huge with a ton of tables and shelters free to use. There is a boat ramp here, however trailer parking is limited to 3 spots. The beach has a huge parking lot for those that drive down to the beach. Plenty of bathrooms around the campground, with real ceramic toilets. Spots in "scented leaf" are hilly and some can be steep. Spots in dancing shadow, red sun, and skipping stones are very flat. There were a ton of birds and and wildlife here. I would avoid bringing large fifth wheels through scented leaf campground, the road was very narrow and tree close to or overhanging the road. We had no issue getting out 29ft bumper pull through here though.
Nathan Stewart
Primitive, clean, spacious, and shaded campground. Close beach with bike access. Local restaurant nearby. Very limited cell phone service.
Roma Gail
This has been our favorite campground yet! The camp host was very welcoming and friendly and helpful. He has firewood and ice for sale! The campground was nice and well kept as well as the bathroom. We stayed at skipping stone loop spot 32. Water access was great, and the view well that was perfect. The shore is rocky, but not too difficult rocks are smooth. Dogs are welcome to swim and play at the lake shore. We will be back for a longer stay.
Debbie Wilkins
Love this campground and day use area! The concessionaire company that are running it for the Forest Service are doing a great job. The host and maintenance people are very helpful and kind. The dog friendly beach area is a serious bonus that made the stay very enjoyable for our family.
Al Todalen
June 2023 The area has recovered nicely from the wind damage a couple of years ago. There isn't a lot of evidence from the earlier damage other than the remaining stumps. Grasses have grown back nicely to cover most of the damage. Red Sun loop which took most of the wind will have many sites without shade for years to come. The upper loops only had a couple of sites that lost trees.