Farragut State Park

Athol, ID

4.6(1,836 reviews)

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About this campground

Farragut State Park in Athol Idaho is located near Lake Pend Oreille and used to be world's second largest naval training station. The state park offers water and electric sites for RVs and tent camping. There are 6 campgrounds located throughout the park: Gilmore Campground, Snowberry Campground, Waldron Group Campground, Whitetail Campground, Corral Campground (Available only to those camping with stock animals), and Ward Primitive RV Camping Area. In addition there is also Group Campgrounds of: Buttonhook Group Camps, Thimbleberry Group Camp and Locust Grove Group Area.

What campers say

Farragut State Park offers a scenic, well‑maintained setting with multiple campgrounds, clean restrooms, hot showers and several sites with full hookups. Recreational options are strong: extensive trails for hiking and mountain biking, frisbee golf and playgrounds, and calm lake water for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and boating. Several beach access points exist, though some shorelines are steep or rocky and easier swimming is concentrated at certain coves. Boat launch or road work has affected access at times. Practical tradeoffs include occasional crowding and reports of high or variable fees plus extra vehicle/processing charges.

Our summary of 1,836 traveler reviews.