Video still thanks to Campground Views
Blackwell Island RV Resort
A big riverfront RV resort where the Spokane River leaves Lake Coeur d’Alene, with 182 full-hookup sites, a 500-foot swimming beach, boat moorage and rentals, five minutes from downtown.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho · on the Spokane River, about 5 minutes from downtown
Season
Apr 1–Oct 15
Peak season May 15–Sep 15
Elevation
About 2,140 ft
On the Spokane River at the lake’s outlet
Hookups
Full hookups
20/30/50 amp, water, sewer and cable
Big rigs
Big rigs welcome
Pads 55–70 ft; premium sites longer
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On the Spokane River
The Blackwell Island experience
A big, seasonal RV resort on Blackwell Island, where the Spokane River leaves Lake Coeur d’Alene, with 182 full-hookup sites (most of them pull-thrus), a 500-foot swimming beach, boat moorage and rentals, about five minutes from downtown.
Full hookups20/30/50 amp, water, sewer and cable TV
Big pull-thrusMore than 140 of the 182 sites
Swimming beach500 ft of beach, plus a dog beach
Boat launch & moorageNext to the BLM Blackwell Island launch
Boat & kayak rentalsPontoons, kayaks and canoes
Restrooms & showersClean, reviewers say
LaundryOn site
Wi-Fi hotspotsFor light use; no streaming
Propane$2.99 a gallon
Mini-storeBasics and supplies
Rally room & clubhouseFor groups and rallies
PlaygroundPlus a nature loop
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RVers love the riverfront location, the beach and the clean restrooms, and the common complaints are close, shadeless gravel sites and road noise.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft Aug 2022
Cell signal reportedVerizon 5GT-MobileAT&T
Last reported nightly rate$70–$100 reviewers
As reported by Campendium users. The longest rig is a 42 ft Class A from an August 2022 review, and reviewers report paying $70–$100 a night. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off I-90 at Exit 12
Getting there
Blackwell Island RV Resort is on Marina Drive just off US-95, about 1.5 miles south of I-90 Exit 12 and across the river from downtown Coeur d’Alene.
From Spokane and the west: I-90 to Exit 11, east on Northwest Blvd, south on US-95 across the river, then left on Marina DrFrom Montana and the east: I-90 to Exit 12, south on US-95 about 1.5 miles, then left on Marina Dr
I-90 · EXIT 12 / US-95
Set your GPS
800 S. Marina Dr., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
To downtown*About 5 min
To Tubbs HillAbout 7 min
To SilverwoodAbout 25 min
To Spokane airportAbout 40 min
Check the dog-breed rules. German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans and Pit Bulls aren’t allowed, and guests have been turned away at check-in.
Book by phone or email. There’s no online booking, and check-in runs 1–10 p.m., with no late-night arrivals.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; summer traffic downtown can add more. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Coeur d’Alene
Around Coeur d’Alene
Downtown, Tubbs Hill and the Centennial Trail are all within about 7 minutes, and Silverwood is about 25 minutes north.
Photo thanks to LibertyLakeAnne (CC0)
Tubbs Hill
A wooded peninsula park next to downtown, with a loop trail around the shoreline, rocky coves and big lake views.
Photo thanks to Ken Lund (CC BY-SA 2.0)
City Park & Beach
Downtown’s lakefront park, with a swimming beach, playground and picnic lawns beside the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s floating boardwalk.
Photo thanks to Robert Ashworth (CC BY 2.0)
North Idaho Centennial Trail
A paved bike and walking path from the Washington state line to Higgens Point, much of it along the lake and the Spokane River.
Photo thanks to Matthew Nelson (CC BY 2.0)
Silverwood Theme Park
The big theme park north of town, with roller coasters and the Boulder Beach water park, open in summer and fall.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks to Blackwell Island, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Tamarack RV Park
Tamarack RV Park
A shady, year-round park under tall pines in town, a short walk from Costco and Safeway.
Photo thanks to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park
The county’s newer RV park beside the fairgrounds, with paved, level full-hookup sites.
Video still: Campground Views on YouTube
Coeur d’Alene RV Resort
A large Post Falls park off I-90 with an indoor pool and many long-term guests.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Blackwell Island fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the best-located big-rig park in Coeur d’Alene, on the river with a swimming beach and moorage, five minutes from downtown. The interior gravel sites are close and shadeless, and premium waterfront sites cost more, so book early and ask for the river.
Park ratesFrom the park’s rates page · checked Oct 12, 2026
Standard, peak season$92 /night
Premium, peak season$112 /night
Standard, off-season$72 /night
Premium, off-season$92 /night
Extra person (over 2)$5 /night
Pontoon rental$395 /day
Peak season runs May 15–September 15; off-season is April 1–May 14 and September 16–October 15. Premium sites are closer to the water or extra long. Idaho’s 8% sales tax applies, cash payments get 5% off, children 10 and under stay free, and there are no weekly or monthly rates.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (208) 665-1300.
Typical July afternoon
Coeur d’Alene83°
Phoenix107°
Warm, dry summers: 24° cooler than Phoenix in July; January highs average about 36°, with snow.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and what RVers say.
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Site types
From $72 off-season; $92–$112 in summer.
Open
Rates & policies
Season, booking, pets, fires and older RVs.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Blackwell Island RV Resort sits on Blackwell Island where the Spokane River flows out of Lake Coeur d’Alene, across the river from downtown. It has 182 full-hookup sites, more than 140 of them pull-thrus, plus a swimming beach, moorage and boat rentals, and it’s open April through mid-October.
Best for
- Boaters: moorage, rentals and the BLM launch right next door.
- Big rigs: typical pads are 55–70 ft long, and most sites are pull-thrus.
- Beach lovers: a 500-foot swimming beach and a dog beach on the river.
- City explorers: downtown, Tubbs Hill and the Centennial Trail are minutes away.
Consider this
- Interior gravel sites are close together with little shade.
- US-95 and logging-truck traffic can be heard along the fence line.
- Some dog breeds are banned, and there’s no online booking.
- Peak-season rates are among the highest in town.
Summer in Coeur d’Alene
Typical July afternoon
83°
Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene station
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
24 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 57°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All sites have full hookups with 20/30/50-amp power, city water, sewer and cable TV. Standard sites are gravel; premium sites are closer to the water or extra long, up to 150 ft.
Standard From $72/night
$72 a night off-season and $92 in peak season (May 15–Sep 15).
Premium From $92/night
$92 off-season and $112 in peak season, closer to the water or extra long.
Peak season $92–$112/night
Summer is busiest; reserve early by phone or email.
Pontoon rental $395/day
Rent a pontoon for the day, or ask about kayaks and canoes.
NightlyFrom $72Off-season standard site
SeasonApr 1–Oct 15Peak May 15–Sep 15
Check-in1–10 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.
Cancellation48 hoursNotice required
BookingPhone or emailNo online booking
PetsBreed limitsNo German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans or Pit Bulls
FiresNo wood fires
TentsNot allowedRVs only
Older RVsMay be restrictedDepends on stay and condition
GuestsTwo included$5 per extra; kids 10 and under free
Checked against the park’s rates page on October 12, 2026. There’s no online booking: call (208) 665-1300 or email stay@idahorvpark.com. Cancellations need at least 48 hours’ notice.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Can I get a riverfront site? Premium sites cost $20 more.
- Is my dog allowed? Check the breed rules before you book.
- Will my RV be accepted? Some older RVs may be restricted.
- Can I moor my boat? Ask about moorage rates.
- What time can I arrive? Check-in is 1–10 p.m.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Apr 1–Oct 15
Ready for a riverfront base in Coeur d’Alene?
Swim off the beach, take a pontoon out on the lake and be downtown in five minutes. Call or email Blackwell Island for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Blackwell Island RV Resort, with our thanks. The hero is a still from Campground Views; the boat-launch photo is from the BLM (public domain). Video: K & C We RV on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: LibertyLakeAnne (Tubbs Hill; CC0), Ken Lund (City Park; CC BY-SA 2.0), Robert Ashworth (Centennial Trail; CC BY 2.0) and Matthew Nelson (Silverwood; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Tamarack RV Park, the Kootenai County Fairgrounds and a video still from Campground Views. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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