Fall 2024 Update: Water is off for the season at Indian Creek and it is PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT for all trash!
Forest Safety Project at Lionhead Campground Begins. A combination of rot, age, and insect infestation created a hazardous condition in trees around the Lionhead Campground, which prompted the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to undertake a safety project.
Experts from IDPR and the Idaho Department of Lands recently determined that many trees in and around the campground present an immediate danger and must be removed. Numerous hemlock, grand fir, western white pine and cedar trees show rot, decay and insect intrusion. The weakened trees could easily fall in windy or wet conditions.
Work has begun and will be completed by year’s end. The department will rehabilitate the forest around the campground once the removal project has been completed.
Lionhead Campground closure notice. Starting Sept 9, 2024 all of Lionhead Campground will be closed. This includes the boat launch and day use areas. The campground will reopen May 22, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience while we make much needed improvements to the park including paving, a new kiosk, and a new toilet. All other areas of the park will remain open.
Location: 30 miles S of Canadian border | 62 miles NW of Sandpoint, ID | | 91 miles NW of Coeur d'Alene, ID | 92 miles N of Spokane, WA | 461 miles N of Boise, ID
Amenities:
- Air Compressor
- Amphitheater
- Boat Ramp/Launch
- Boat Rental (non-motorized)
- Charcoal Grills
- Dump station
- Electricity
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Sales
- Flush toilets
- Full-service Park Store with Gasoline
- Indoor Restrooms
- Indoor Showers
- Kayak Rental
- Life Jacket Loaner Station
- Picnic Areas
- Swimming - Lake/River
- Vault Toilets
- Water - Drinking
- Water Fountains
Accommodations:
- Cabins
- Group Camp
- RV Campsites
- Tent Campsites
Boating: Ramps, docks, boat camping, Life Jacket Loaner Station
Winter Groomed Nordic Track(s): Yes
Trail Types: Hike, bike
ADA Accessibility features:
- ADA Boat Ramp
- ADA Cabin
- ADA Campsite
- ADA Museum
- ADA Restroom
Acreage: 755
Elevation: 2,440
Coordinates: 48.6177, -116.8291
Groups: Shelters and campsites with private beach, cabins
Overnight: 151 campsites, 5 cabins
Nearby: Private resorts, restaurants, grocery stores
Rent or Buy: Groceries, hand scooped ice cream cones, fishing and camping gear, souvenirs and clothing.
Wifi Info: Yes, the visitor center at Indian Creek Unit. No service at Lionhead Unit.
Learn: Guided walks and nature programs, First Time Adventure Program
Pets: Yes
Visitor Center: Yes
Museum Available: No
Current Conditions
Address: 314 Indian Creek Park Road
Coolin, ID 83821
Phone: (208) 443-2200
Hours of Operation: Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
