Openings · last 7 days
4
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233908
When Bell Bay Campground reopens
Bell Bay Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 192 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026): 83 open for online reservation · 53 reserved · 56 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 16 monitored sites, 14 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
56.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 83 of 192 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026Not open online56.8%
Open site-nights83 / 192
Reserved (of online inventory)53 / 136
Weekday openings55
Weekend openings28
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 55 fall on weekdays and 28 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 83 of 192 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 004 | 8 |
| 006 | 8 |
| 010 | 8 |
| 011 | 8 |
| 013 | 8 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
83 open site-nights across 13 sites at Bell Bay Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 16 2-night, 15 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 004.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 43 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 011 | 25 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 013 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 001 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 007 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29 |
| 009 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Bell Bay Campground
Overview
Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the shoreline.
Recreation
Hikers enjoy the Bell Bay Trail, a foot path that runs for a mile around the lake shore.
The lake beach offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, power boating and canoeing.
Anglers enjoy the abundance of trout, salmon and panfish in the vast lake.
Facilities
Bell Bay campground offers six reservable single family sites and several other sites that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a large group campground on the upper loop that can accommodate up to 60 guests. Drinking water, vault toilets and campfire rings are provided.
The lower loop has two docks where boats can be moored. The walk from the docks is fairly steep but short.
Natural Features
Located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho, the campground is surrounded by a forest of Ponderosa and other mixed pines. It lies on the southeast shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake just north of Harrison, Idaho.
The lake spans 50 square miles, offering countless recreation opportunities and scenic views for visitors.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the northern side of the lake, is a popular destination. About an hour away, the area offers paddle boat rentals, ferry rides, sea plane rides and more.
16 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups7 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 75
Getting there
From Pinehurst, Idaho, take Interstate 90 west and turn south on Highway 3. Make a right on Highway 97 and continue north for 13 miles. Turn west onto Road 314 (also known as East Point Road) and continue 3 miles to campground.
406 East Point Rd., Harrison, ID 83833435-245-6521
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233908 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233908 · Bell Bay Campground · Harrison ID12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bell Bay Campground?
Reservations for Bell Bay Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 83 of 192 tracked site-nights are currently open (43.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Bell Bay Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Bell Bay Campground in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bell Bay Campground?
15 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 004. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bell Bay Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 43 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bell Bay Campground?
September 2026, with 83 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 192.
When is the next open date at Bell Bay Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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