State Park / State Forest
Near Athol, Idaho: $25–$50/night, rigs to 60 ft. Open Year-round (limited winter). Book 9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Athol, Idaho
How much does camping at Farragut State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Farragut State Park Campground near Athol, Idaho (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$50/night, season Year-round (limited winter), RV size limit Up to 60 ft. Reservations: 9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$50/night
Season open
Year-round (limited winter)
RV size limit
Up to 60 ft
Reservation window
9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal
The insider read
Lake Pend Oreille — deepest lake in Idaho. Former WWII naval training base; remnants visible along the Brig Trail. Whitetail loop has the largest pull-throughs; Snowberry loop has the lake views.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at parksandrecreation.idaho.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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