Idaho · Camping

Sam Owen

Sam OwenPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
82
sites
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Sam Owen open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Sam Owen, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 82 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,080 ft
  • Sandpoint Ranger DistrictIdaho Panhandle National Forests

Sam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in a densely wooded forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming and boating in summer, and skiing in winter.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sam Owen

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 23°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 24°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 29°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      66° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 50°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 34°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 29°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 23°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandpoint Exp Stn, ID, 14 mi away at 2,126 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sam Owen

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