Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Its 52 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $15 per night, and it is open from 05-29 to 10-31. Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground is a National Forest campground near Bonner, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
It sits right at the edge of Idaho Panhandle National Forests; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Site: $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 52
- Group sites
- 1
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
52 sites in 13 loops; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Cottonwood | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Cottonwood, site 35 |
| 029 | KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE, site 029 |
| 51 | Kalispell Vista | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Kalispell Vista, site 51 |
| 52 | Kalispell Vista | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Kalispell Vista, site 52 |
| 45 | North Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop North Cove, site 45 |
| 46 | North Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop North Cove, site 46 |
| 47 | North Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop North Cove, site 47 |
| 48 | North Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop North Cove, site 48 |
| 49 | North Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop North Cove, site 49 |
| 8 | Peninsula | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Peninsula, site 8 |
| 9 | Peninsula | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Peninsula, site 9 |
| 36 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 36 |
| 37 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 37 |
| 38 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 38 |
| 39 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 39 |
| 40 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 40 |
| 41 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 41 |
| 42 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 42 |
| 43 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 43 |
| 44 | Rocky Point | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Rocky Point, site 44 |
| 10 | Schneider | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Schneider, site 10 |
| 11 | Schneider | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Schneider, site 11 |
| 12 | Schneider | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Schneider, site 12 |
| 13 | Schneider | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Schneider, site 13 |
| 14 | Schneider | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Schneider, site 14 |
| 26 | Selkirk | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Selkirk, site 26 |
| 27 | Selkirk | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Selkirk, site 27 |
| 50 | Shady | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Shady, site 50 |
| 15 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 15 |
| 16 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 16 |
| 17 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 17 |
| 18 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 18 |
| 19 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 19 |
| 20 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 20 |
| 21 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 21 |
| 22 | Silver Beach | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Beach, site 22 |
| 23 | Silver Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Cove, site 23 |
| 24 | Silver Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Cove, site 24 |
| 25 | Silver Cove | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Silver Cove, site 25 |
| 28 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 28 |
| 30 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 30 |
| 31 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 31 |
| 32 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 32 |
| 33 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 33 |
| 34 | Three Pines | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Three Pines, site 34 |
| 1 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 1 |
| 2 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 2 |
| 3 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 3 |
| 4 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 4 |
| 5 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 5 |
| 6 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 6 |
| 7 | West Shores | Boat in | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop West Shores, site 7 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,436 ft
48.5639, -116.8933 in Bonner. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground is open from 05-29 to 10-31 , at 2,436 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground?
Sites at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233264).
How much does it cost to camp at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground?
Camping at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground costs Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground have?
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground has 52 campsites, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground?
No. Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground.
When is Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground open?
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground is open from 05-29 to 10-31.
Who manages Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground?
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 25
- Season
- 05-29 to 10-31
- Fee
- Site: $10–$15 per night
- Sites
- 54
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30-$32 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Bonner and campgrounds in Bonner.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites, toilets, water, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01