Big Hank Campground

📌 Coeur d'Alene River Area 📍 47.823283,-116.099983 ⛰ 2,706 ft

Big Hank Campground is set on flat land along the Coeur d'Alene River. The area is heavily forested with a lot of undergrowth. Summer activities includes floating the river, fishing and hiking, or biking nearby trails.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 30 single campsites, each has room for tent camping, a picnic table and fire ring with attached grill. The road and driveways are paved.

Water

Water is available from a hand pump equipped well.

Restroom

The vault style outhouses are a bit older but were clean and well stocked.

Electricity

Firewood

Firewood is available from the camp host. It cost $7 per bundle in 2013.

Pets

Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash or in a kennel.

Picnic Area

Campsites may be used for picnicking. There is an $9 fee.

Handicap Access

The outhouses are handicap accessible.

RV Dump Site

The nearest RV dump station is found at the wayside park near the Shoshone Work Camp. The fee is $7. Coordinates are N 47 degrees 42.380' by W 115 degrees 58.442'. GoogleMap.

Host On-Site

Yes

Nearest Shower

I could not find a public shower anywhere near. If you know of one please contact me with its location.

Nearest Laundry

I found a laundry in Pinehurst. Laundry Xpress at 608 N Division St, Pinehurst, ID (208) 682-3212.

Phone Service

There is no phone service available.

Garbage Services

Yes

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available in the Coeur d'Alene River. I didn't fish but I hear the fly fishing for cutthroat trout is great. Check the regulation here.

Boating

Rafting and kayaking is available downstream where you will find class I to class III rapids.

Swimming

There is no swimming area but the river is available to float or wade in.

Recreation

Floating, rafting and kayaking the Coeur d'Alene River as well as fly fishing for cutthroat trout are the primary activities. However there are trails to hike, Fern Shadow Falls to view and any photographer would find many worthy subject to shoot. I found this rafting outfitter but am sure there are others.

Wildlife

We saw a moose at Devil's Elbow Campground and they would live here also. This is bear country so proper disposal of your garbage and storage of your food is important. One could expect deer and you could bump into elk as well.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

The daily fee for a campsite is $18 for 2014. Your extra vehicle is $9 and day use is also $9.

Reservations

You may reserve your campsite at recreation.gov. This is a popular campground so I recommend getting your reservations rather than just showing up.

Fees & Res.

You may check for the current fee schedule and reserve your campsite at recreation.gov.

Getting There

From Coeur d'Alene, ID follow this Google Map.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.