Camping setup with an RV, car and canopy. Located in a mixed conifer forest.

Camping

At Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

Camping is allowed only in designated campgrounds that have metal fire rings from April 14 through December 31. There is a 7 day camping limit within a 30 day consecutive period for all designated campgrounds from April 14 through September 30.


Dispersed campsites are open from October 1 through December 31. These campsites must be within 50 feet of a dispersed campsite marker - a brown carsonite post. There is a 14 day camping limit within a 30 day consecutive period for all designated campgrounds and dispersed campsites from October 1 through December 31. At these dispersed sites, all solid human waste must be buried in a hole 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from camp, water or trails.

Camping Regulations

  • Do not leave campfires unattended.
  • No drinkable water is available on the Refuge.
  • Remove all garbage and trash- do not burn it in your campfire.
  • Do not leave food outside overnight and do not feed wild animals.
  • A special permit is required for all activities involving groups exceeding 25 persons or 10 horses.

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Activities