Sam Owen: how hard is it to reserve?
Idaho Panhandle National Forests · USDA Forest Service · Hope, ID
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Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0 |
About Sam Owen
- 80 campsites (80 listed in availability data)
- $30–$116 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.3/5 from 300 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Camping, Boating, Kayaking, Paddling, Star Gazing, Swimming
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.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. Amenities include a…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springy Point Lake Pend Oreille | ID | Not measured yet | n/a | 0 |
| Riley Creek Lake Pend Oreille | ID | Not measured yet | n/a | 0 |
| Huckleberry Campground Coeur D'Alene Lake | ID | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Kettle Falls Campground Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | WA | Easy | 1% | 30 |
| Fort Spokane Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | WA | Easy | 3% | 30 |
| Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, Mt) Flathead National Forest | MT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |