Sam Owen
East Hope, Idaho · 2,080 ft · In Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Photos: Mike Hynes
Wildfire 32 mi NW: Silver, 2,593 acres, 30% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,080 ft (634 m)2,080 ft634 m
Loops4
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- DANC12 sites12 standard · up to 55 ft
- LEAF24 sites24 standard · up to 50 ft
- REDS26 sites26 standard · up to 55 ft
- STON16 sites16 standard · up to 60 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sam Owen: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 3% chance of rain53°37°
- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain58°39°
- ThuSunny64°42°
- FriSunny68°45°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain62°38°
Nearby camping
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Clark Fork Driftyard
Dispersed · 3.8 mi · Clark Fork
Porcupine Lake
Public Land · 4.9 mi · East Hope
Lees Point
Public Land · 5.0 mi · Clark Fork
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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