Campground

Albeni Cove

Lake Pend Oreille
Near Oldtown, Idaho

Facilities

Albeni Cove Campground offers 14 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills. An on-site dock, boat ramp and swimming beach provide easy access to the water.

Natural Features

Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River, provides flood control, power production and countless recreational activities for visitors year-round.

Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.

Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas.

Recreation

Water sports are the most common activity at Albeni Cove, including swimming, fishing and boating. Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, including bald eagles, osprey, a wide variety of birds, and most commonly, deer.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Walk To
  • Rv Electric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Day Use Area
  • Picnicking
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp
  • Coin Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Entrance Station
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood Vender
  • Flush Toilets
  • Pay Phone
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Security Lights
  • Shade
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
  • Water Spigot
  • Picnic Table

Nearby Attractions

The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer.

Getting Here

Latitude
48° 10' 59.0002" N
Longitude
116° 59' 58.9999" W
From Highway 2 in Newport, Washington, turn south onto Highway 41. Follow for .5 miles and turn east on Fourth Street into Oldtown, Idaho. Follow for approximately 3 miles to the campground.

Need to Know

  • Campsites are by reservation only. 

  • Access to the recreation area is over a rough, gravel road, RV's not recommended.

  • No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed, including side-by-sides, ATVs, etc.

  • Swim beach and boat ramp may be closed when spillway gates are open in May, June, and early July.

  • Campsites are for camping only. Reserving for day-use activities without intending to camp is prohibited.

  • All camping equipment must be located on the campsite impact areas, or if undefined, located 10-15ft from the fire ring and off all vegetation.

  • Site Limits: 

    (a) 2 Motorized Vehicles

    (b) 1 Camping unit (RV, motorhome, camper van, etc)

    (c) 2 tents

    (d) 8 people

    • Contact Information

    2376 E HIGHWAY 2
    OLDTOWN, ID 83822

    For campground inquiries, please call: 208-437-3133

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