US Northwest North Idaho/Eastern Washington April Trip - Lake Koocanusa

[Codeman]

Friday - Sunday trip to Lake Koocanusa. The hope is to find a spot we can all camp along the shores of Lake Kookanusa.

View Rally Point

 

[Indian Paintbrush Girl]

Ok ok I guess I’ll be your co captain and entertain you with humor and sing you my favorite musicals during the drives.

 

[PapaDave]

Looking forward to this trip! Hopefully my new engine gets installed quickly!

 

[Ebbs]

Should be a lot of fun! Especially if we have the same weather as we did on the scouting trip!




These are from the other side of the lake, in the ohv park

 

[Codeman]

Here's an aerial of the spot we're thinking about. Brandon and I are the two vehicles near the shore. As he mentioned, we tried the original location which was within the OHV park boundaries. The spot itself was awesome, but a little sketchy if we wanted to get to a spot that accomodates 10-ish vehicles and escaping the noise from nearby dirt bikes. We found this spot across the bay which is approx 300 yards from the public boat launch. Not really "escaping" civilization, but we're camping by water with mountain views. There's also a number of places we can explore on Saturday, so I'm proposing a choose your own adventure. Below are a few options near basecamp to explore.

Pinkham Falls - Approx 5 miles from camp (not sure what the road conditions are to get there)
Blue Lake - Approx 30 miles from camp
Douglass Hill OHV Park - this was our original camping spot. There are plenty of trails and sandy beaches to explore.

Our campsite also has some hiking trails nearby if you don't want to drive.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Ebbs]

Honestly it's a great spot for a set-up and stay for a couple nights. Plenty to explore, definitely recommend a rug or something to take your shoes off on before getting into the tent, it's not really sand but not really mud. Oh and bring your swimsuits!

 

[Codeman]

Lots of opportunities for @PapaDave to get stuck in the shoreline lol

 

[shortbus4x4]

Lots of opportunities for @PapaDave to get stuck in the shoreline lol

Would he be a "stick in the mud" then?

 

[Ebbs]

Would he be a "stick in the mud" then?

you seen his Tundra? more like a THICK in the mud

 

[Ebbs]

Looks like good weather, maybe an occasional sprinkle and a slight breeze.

I'm gonna try and bring my cargo carrier with a good amount of firewood. I've called the Libby Ranger office and we're good to have a fire as long as we build a fire ring, and disperse it after we're done.

 

[Mike Dubya]

Great to see everyone this morning for doughnuts! :)
We won't be able to meet up with the group until Saturday Morning, what are the coordinates for the camp site? Thanks!