Top Campgrounds near Nelson
Shorty Peak Lookout
Shorty Peak Lookout, located 45 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, offers stunning 360-degree views of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Originally used for fire patrol, it now serves as a unique overnight retreat for guests seeking nature. ...
From $45/night
East Sullivan
East Sullivan Campground is situated at the northern end of Sullivan Lake, approximately five miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. It offers a distinctive setting for campers. Visitors can take advantage of various recreational activities.
West Sullivan
West Sullivan Campground is situated at the north end of Sullivan Lake, approximately five miles east of Metaline Falls in northeast Washington. It offers a distinctive setting for campers to engage in various recreational activities.
Noisy Creek
Noisy Creek Campground is situated at the south end of Sullivan Lake, 20 miles from the US-Canada border. The campground offers campsites set back from the lake, with scenic mountains nearby for popular hiking. Visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming...
Edgewater Campground
Edgewater Campground, located by the Pend Oreille River in Colville National Forest, offers a tranquil, family-friendly environment for boating, hiking, and fishing. Surrounded by cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir trees, it provides beautiful views ...
Snyder Guard Station (ID)
Snyder Guard Station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, features a complex of seven buildings along the Moyie River, suitable for groups of up to 70 people. Built between 1906 and 1936, most structures are available fo...
North Gorge Campground
North Gorge Campground is a small yet popular site located at the park's northeast edge, primarily designed for tent camping with a few RV spots available. It features a grove of pines by the lake and includes a boat launch and dock. The campgroun...
Gillette Campground
Gillette Campground is situated near Lake Gillette, about a quarter-mile from the shore. It is enveloped by lodgepole pine and tamarack trees. The campground offers a scenic natural setting for visitors.
Lake Gillette Campground
Lake Gillette Campground is situated on the east shore of Lake Gillette, which is known for its boating and fishing opportunities. It offers a scenic location for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides access to these recreational activities.
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground offers 52 sites, including 51 single sites and one group site, all accessible only by boat. Located on the tranquil shores of Priest Lake, it provides a rugged camping experience. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, ca...
From $15/night
North Haven Campground
Deer Ridge Lookout
Deer Ridge Lookout is a 40-foot timber frame structure offering stunning views of the Purcell mountain ranges across Northern Idaho, Canada, and Montana. Situated 24 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry, it provides opportunities for hiking and wildli...
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground features 25 sites, including 24 single sites and one group site, all situated on the tranquil shores of Priest Lake. The campground offers a rugged yet rewarding camping experience, accessible only by boat. The gro...
Cranbrook / St. Eugene KOA Journey
Luby Bay
Luby Bay Campground is situated near Lamb Creek and Priest Lake, offering secluded, wooded sites. It provides easy access to stunning views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Snag Cove Campground
Snag Cove Campground is a small, secluded site on the western side of Lake Roosevelt, featuring eight lakeshore sites suitable for tents and RVs. It includes a boat launch with trailer parking and a courtesy dock. Due to its popularity, the campgr...
The Idaho Lodge and RV Park
Evans Campground
Evans Campground, situated on the northeastern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, offers 44 individual campsites with stunning lake views. The lake, a 130-mile stretch on the Columbia River formed by the Grand Coulee Dam, is named after President Frankl...
Grand Forks Municipal Campground
Panhandle
Panhandle Campground is located in a dense forest by the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington. The small campground features sites with river views and a swimming area.
From $31/night
Shorty Peak Lookout
Shorty Peak Lookout, located 45 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, offers stunning 360-degree views of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Originally used for fire patrol, it now serves as a unique overnight retreat for guests seeking nature. ...
From $45/night
East Sullivan
East Sullivan Campground is situated at the northern end of Sullivan Lake, approximately five miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. It offers a distinctive setting for campers. Visitors can take advantage of various recreational activities.
West Sullivan
West Sullivan Campground is situated at the north end of Sullivan Lake, approximately five miles east of Metaline Falls in northeast Washington. It offers a distinctive setting for campers to engage in various recreational activities.
Noisy Creek
Noisy Creek Campground is situated at the south end of Sullivan Lake, 20 miles from the US-Canada border. The campground offers campsites set back from the lake, with scenic mountains nearby for popular hiking. Visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming...
Edgewater Campground
Edgewater Campground, located by the Pend Oreille River in Colville National Forest, offers a tranquil, family-friendly environment for boating, hiking, and fishing. Surrounded by cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir trees, it provides beautiful views ...
Snyder Guard Station (ID)
Snyder Guard Station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, features a complex of seven buildings along the Moyie River, suitable for groups of up to 70 people. Built between 1906 and 1936, most structures are available fo...
North Gorge Campground
North Gorge Campground is a small yet popular site located at the park's northeast edge, primarily designed for tent camping with a few RV spots available. It features a grove of pines by the lake and includes a boat launch and dock. The campgroun...
Gillette Campground
Gillette Campground is situated near Lake Gillette, about a quarter-mile from the shore. It is enveloped by lodgepole pine and tamarack trees. The campground offers a scenic natural setting for visitors.
Lake Gillette Campground
Lake Gillette Campground is situated on the east shore of Lake Gillette, which is known for its boating and fishing opportunities. It offers a scenic location for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides access to these recreational activities.
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground offers 52 sites, including 51 single sites and one group site, all accessible only by boat. Located on the tranquil shores of Priest Lake, it provides a rugged camping experience. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, ca...
From $15/night
North Haven Campground
Deer Ridge Lookout
Deer Ridge Lookout is a 40-foot timber frame structure offering stunning views of the Purcell mountain ranges across Northern Idaho, Canada, and Montana. Situated 24 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry, it provides opportunities for hiking and wildli...
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground features 25 sites, including 24 single sites and one group site, all situated on the tranquil shores of Priest Lake. The campground offers a rugged yet rewarding camping experience, accessible only by boat. The gro...
Cranbrook / St. Eugene KOA Journey
Luby Bay
Luby Bay Campground is situated near Lamb Creek and Priest Lake, offering secluded, wooded sites. It provides easy access to stunning views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Snag Cove Campground
Snag Cove Campground is a small, secluded site on the western side of Lake Roosevelt, featuring eight lakeshore sites suitable for tents and RVs. It includes a boat launch with trailer parking and a courtesy dock. Due to its popularity, the campgr...
The Idaho Lodge and RV Park
Evans Campground
Evans Campground, situated on the northeastern shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, offers 44 individual campsites with stunning lake views. The lake, a 130-mile stretch on the Columbia River formed by the Grand Coulee Dam, is named after President Frankl...
Grand Forks Municipal Campground
Panhandle
Panhandle Campground is located in a dense forest by the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington. The small campground features sites with river views and a swimming area.
From $31/night
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Nelson has 37 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Snyder Guard Station (ID) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Nelson vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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