U.S. Forest Service · Coeur d'Alene National Forest · ID

Big Hank

Coeur d’Alene River at Big Hank CampgroundPhoto · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
30Sites
45 ftMax rig

The place

Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season. Wildlife like mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds are often spotted. Recreation Tubing on the river is a popular summertime activity, as is cutthroat fishing. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts enjoy the class I-III rapids down the river. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are a short drive away. Keep reading

Highlights include trails to Centennial Falls, Shadow Falls and Settler's Grove of Ancient Cedars. Facilities Big Hank Campground offers about 30 spacious campsites for tent camping. Drinking water from hand pumps, vault toilets, picnic tables and established fire rings are among the conveniences offered. Roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Natural Features Big Hank is in a heavily wooded area on the banks of the Couer D' Alene River and Big Hank Creek. At 2,800 feet elevation, the campground sits on the Big Hank Meadow.

The sites · 30

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BIG HANK001standard nonelectric10 ft
BIG HANK002standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK003standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK004standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK005standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK006standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK007standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK008standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK009standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK010standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK011standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK012standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK013standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK014standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK015standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK016standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK017standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK018standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK019standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK020standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK021standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK022standard nonelectric45 ft
BIG HANK023standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK024standard nonelectric35 ft
BIG HANK025standard nonelectric45 ft
BIG HANK026standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK027standard nonelectric45 ft
BIG HANK028standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK029standard nonelectric40 ft
BIG HANK030standard nonelectric30 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in ID-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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