Idaho state officials have opened a new campground designed to serve visitors using the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, a paved recreation corridor stretching 73 miles from Mullan to Plummer in the Silver Valley and beyond.
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the facility Thursday. The tent-only campground provides 26 campsites and includes amenities aimed at trail users: secure bicycle parking, e-bike charging stations, and a modern shower house.
The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes remains open year-round and draws cyclists, runners, walkers, bird watchers, and winter cross-country skiers. The new campground is positioned to expand lodging options for overnight visitors exploring the corridor.
Susan Buxton, director of Idaho Parks and Recreation, said the facility aligns with the state’s broader recreation agenda. “This new campground reflects our commitment to expanding outdoor recreation opportunities while preserving the incredible places that make Idaho special,” Buxton stated in the announcement.
The trail itself has become a signature destination for North Idaho tourism and recreation, drawing users from across the region and beyond. The addition of nearby camping infrastructure removes a barrier for visitors planning multi-day trips and supports local economies in Shoshone County and surrounding communities.
The campground’s focus on biking amenities—particularly e-bike charging—reflects growing demand from visitors using electric-assist bicycles to traverse the trail’s full length.
What Comes Next
The state has not announced additional campground expansion plans, though the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes continues to draw increasing visitor traffic. Regional recreation advocates have long pushed for enhanced camping and lodging capacity to support trail tourism. Other outdoor recreation investments in the region include Ski Idaho’s tiered pricing expansion for peak-season passes and Kellogg’s pickleball facility project, both aimed at broadening recreational access in North Idaho.