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Green Bay Campground features 11 designated sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and a swimming beach.
From Garfield Bay, take the first road to the left past the Forest Service picnic area. Follow this road for about 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 532. Take Road 532 about 1 mile to Green Bay Road 2672. Road 2672 is not suitable for motorhomes or trailers. Follow Road 2672 to the parking area for the campground. The campground is also accessible by boat on Pend Oreille Lake.
The views are great! Campsite we were in was perfect. It has a designated campfire pit with a cooking grate. The campsite was pretty much on the water and it was a very short walk down to it camp. Fishing was great. The lake is clean so swimming was great just bring water shoes as the shore and in the water is all rock. The campsites are a little closer together than I would normally prefer but they're not bad at all. There was one campsite toilet. It was kind of a pain to get to without waking through someone else's camp but there was always a bush near by. Getting your tent stalls in the ground can prove to be difficult as it is All rock under the dirt. It's close enough to a store if you need to make a run for ice it's not a problem. All in all a great camping experience and we would definitely do again.
After a long run on Trail 82 a dip in the lake was just the thing! The water was crystal clear, and the few people there were really relaxed. For a place this far north and at 3000 feet, the water was surprisingly warm. The Mineral Point trail has no access to the water (sheer drops at all the lookouts), so driving back down the road and backtracking a little to the campground is a must.
I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's still one of my favorite spots near sandpoint to this day! The views and hiking trails are great for people of any age and skill level. To really soak in some more of the views and scenery I suggest taking a kayak or paddle board.
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I’ve ever been to. Yes, it takes a short walk to the campgrounds but is totally worth it. There is a composting toilet on site. The campground does fill up quickly on Friday, I would suggest not showing up late at night on a Saturday expecting to find a spot. Also this is a perfect place for a friendly pup to come along. Most people are respectful and quiet by 11pm. Love this community and this beautiful place.
