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Sam Owen

US Forest Service · Idaho

Sam Owen in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

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. Recreation 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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$30–$32/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
685
Phone
435-245-6521
Coordinates
48.21667, -116.28306

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-08-20, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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