Smith Lake
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Smith Lake is a National Forest campground near Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Smith Lake sits inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,024 ft
48.7788, -116.2640 in Boundary. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Smith Lake?
No. Smith Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Smith Lake?
Camping at Smith Lake is free.
Is there drinking water at Smith Lake?
Yes, Smith Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Smith Lake?
Smith Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Smith Lake
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Peak Season (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Peak Season (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Bonners Ferry and campgrounds in Boundary.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01