Photo thanks to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park
The county’s newer RV park at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, with 39 paved, level full-hookup sites at one flat price and a free dump station next door, close to everything in town.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho · at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, about 12 minutes from downtown
Season
Spring–Oct 15
Closes for winter Oct 15
Elevation
About 2,250 ft
Beside the Kootenai County Fairgrounds
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp at every site
Big rigs
Up to about 60 ft
Mostly back-ins; pull-thrus on request
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
At the fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds RV Park experience
A newer county-run RV park beside the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, with 39 paved, level full-hookup sites at one flat price, clean restrooms and showers, and a free city dump station next door. It’s open spring to mid-October.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 30/50 amp at all 39 sites
Paved, level sitesUp to about 60 ft
Restrooms & showersAt the south end of the park
Guest Wi-FiFree
Free dump stationThe city’s station is next door
Tent sitesThree, with hookups
Fairgrounds green space83 acres next door
Camp hostsOn site in season
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 rave about the clean, level, roomy sites, the hosts and the value, and the complaints are no shade and some daytime noise.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft Nov 2019
Cell signal reportedVerizonAT&TT-Mobile
Last reported nightly rate$60 Jul 2025
As reported by Campendium and The Dyrt users. The longest rig on Campendium is 42 ft from a November 2019 review, and a July 2025 reviewer on The Dyrt brought a 45 ft Class A. Confirm rates, site lengths and event dates with the fairgrounds before you go.
Off I-90 at Exit 12
Getting there
The RV park has its own entrance on East Dalton Avenue, about 1.7 miles north of I-90 Exit 12 via US-95, separate from the main fairgrounds gate on Government Way.
From Spokane and the west: I-90 to Exit 12, north on US-95 about 1.7 miles, then right on Dalton AveFrom Montana and the east: I-90 to Exit 12 (skip Exit 13, whose roundabout is tight for big rigs), then the same route
I-90 · EXIT 12 / US-95
Set your GPS
482 E. Dalton Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
To downtown & the lake*About 12 min
To Tubbs HillAbout 15 min
To SilverwoodAbout 25 min
To Spokane airportAbout 45 min
Use the Dalton Avenue entrance. The RV park’s entrance is separate from the main fairgrounds gate, and reviewers say it’s easy to miss.
Check the fairgrounds calendar. Horse shows and other events bring dust and noise, and one reviewer found the park unavailable during the North Idaho State Fair in late August.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Coeur d’Alene
Around Coeur d’Alene
Downtown, the lake and Tubbs Hill are about 12–15 minutes away, 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 the Fairgrounds RV Park, 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.
Video still: Campground Views on YouTube
Blackwell Island RV Resort
A big waterfront park where the Spokane River leaves the lake, with a beach and moorage.
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 the Fairgrounds RV Park fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: one of the best values in Coeur d’Alene: a clean, newer park with paved, level full-hookup sites at one flat price and friendly hosts. There’s no shade, events next door can be noisy, and stays are capped at 14 days a month.
Park ratesSet by the Fair Board · checked Oct 12, 2026
RV site, full hookups$54 /night
RVers paid (Jul 2025)$60 /night
Winter RV & boat storage$400 /season
One flat nightly rate, set by the Fair Board and not negotiable. Stays are limited to 14 days a month, with one RV, one vehicle and one tent per site. Cancel at least 72 hours before check-in for a refund.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the fairgrounds’ RV park page or call (208) 765-4969.
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.
Open
Site types
One flat rate: $54 a night.
Open
Rates & policies
Season, stay limit, pets and fair events.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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The Kootenai County Fairgrounds RV Park is a newer, county-run park beside the fairgrounds in north Coeur d’Alene, operated by the North Idaho State Fair. It has 39 paved, level RV sites and three tent sites, all with full hookups.
Best for
- Value seekers: one flat $54 rate for a paved, full-hookup site in town.
- Big rigs: level paved sites up to about 60 ft, and reviewers bring 45 ft Class As.
- Event visitors: the fairgrounds’ shows and the fair are right next door.
- Clean-park fans: reviewers rate it 4.8 for cleanliness and site quality.
Consider this
- There’s no shade yet; the young trees are still small.
- Daytime noise from Dalton Avenue, the dump station and the high school next door.
- Stays are limited to 14 days a month, and there’s no laundry.
- It closes for winter on October 15.
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 39 RV sites have full hookups (water, sewer and 30/50-amp power) on paved, level pads, at one flat nightly rate. Three tent sites also have hookups.
RV site $54/night
One flat rate for every RV site, set by the Fair Board.
Tent site Ask
Three tent sites with hookups; call for the rate.
Stay limit 14 days/month
Stays are capped at 14 days a month.
Winter storage $400/season
The fairgrounds rents outdoor RV and boat storage over the winter.
Nightly$54Set by the Fair Board
SeasonCloses Oct 15Reopens in spring
Check-in1 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.
Cancellation72 hoursRefund with notice
Stay limit14 daysPer month
Per site1 RVPlus 1 vehicle and 1 tent
PetsLeashedNo horses in the RV park
OfficeMon–Fri8 a.m.–4 p.m.
EventsCheck the calendarFair week is in late August
DumpFreeCity station next door
Checked against kcfairgrounds.com on October 12, 2026. Book online through CampLife or in person; for questions call (208) 765-4969 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.). Cancel at least 72 hours before check-in for a refund.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Is there an event that week? Check the fairgrounds calendar before booking.
- Can I get a pull-thru? Most sites are back-ins; pull-thrus are by request.
- When does it reopen in spring? The opening date isn’t published.
- Is the park open during the fair? One reviewer found it unavailable.
- Can I check in early? Only with prior approval.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Spring–Oct 15
Ready for a clean, easy base in Coeur d’Alene?
Back onto a level, paved site, dump for free next door and be at the lake in 12 minutes. Book with the Fairgrounds RV Park for current 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 the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, with our thanks. Video: Papa and Mimi’s Country Life 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 and a video still from Campground Views. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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