Kit Price Campground


Photo of a a shady campsite at Kit Price Campground

Kit Price is a beautiful campground overlooking the North Fork Coeur 'Alene River. Campers enjoy the benefits of the river by fishing along the banks, swimming and floating. Hiking is also a great way to see mountain views.

Kit Price was completely renovated in 2021, including new tables, fire rings, paved parking spurs, and restrooms. All sites are handicapped accessible.

Natural Features: The campground is situated along the North Fork Coeur d’ Alene River at an elevation of 2,550 feet. Campsites are very open with smaller trees and brush species dominating the area. Popular Coeur d’ Alene Lake is about 65 miles west of Kit Price. Wildlife in the region include mule deer, black bear, and osprey and calliope hummingbirds.

Recreation: Tubing, swimming and kayaking on the North Fork Coeur 'Alene River are popular summer activities. Rafters like to head downstream for the class I-III rapids. Catch and release fishing for cutthroat trout is also popular.

Facilities: Amenities include picnic tables, grills, paved parking spurs, accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Kit Price does not have electric hookups.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Refer to Recreation.gov for latest updates. or call Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. at: 435-245-6521
Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov.  There are also First-Come/First-Served campsites at this facility.
Open Season: Late May - Early September
Closest Towns: Wallace, Idaho
Water: Potable water
Restroom: Vault toilets
Information Center: Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only). Maximum two vehicles per site. The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

General Information

Directions:

From Coeur d'Alene, drive 28 miles east on Interstate 90, then 26 miles north (Kingston exit) on paved Forest Road #9, then 11 miles north from Prichard on paved Forest Road 208.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Attractions include Coeur d'Alene River, fishing and floating.
No. of Sites 20 sites are reservable through recreation.gov
Fire Information There are established fire rings at each site.
No. of Accessible sites 53 camp units

RV Camping

Attractions include Coeur d'Alene River, fishing and floating. RVs can be accommodated at some of the campsites.

River and Stream Fishing

There are fishing opportunities on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River.

Tubing

Tubing on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is a popular summertime activity.

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
47.7392

  Longitude : 
-116.47466

  Elevation : 
2550 feet