Coeur d`Alene National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Aerial view of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Aerial view of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and the surrounding forest (J. Luke/PhotoLink/Photodisc/Getty)
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By Brian Kevin

  • The Idaho Panhandle National Forests are an aggregation of the Coeur d'Alene and portions of the Kaniksu and St. Joe National Forests. The forests comprise about 2.5 million acres of public lands that lie within "the panhandle" of northern Idaho and extend into eastern Washington and western Montana.
  • The area includes portions of Idaho's most scenic mountain ranges — the Selkirk, Cabinet, Coeur d'Alene, and Bitterroot Mountains, as well as the wild and scenic St. Joe River. The big waters of Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene, and Priest Lakes, set against lush evergreen mountains, make up Idaho's northern region. These lakes offer large rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout.
  • Drive to the north end of Hayden Lake, just northeast of Coeur d'Alene on the forest's western edge. Set up at the campground, picnic area, or beach at Sportsman's Park, home to ducks, scaups, grebes, and even the occasional raptor.
  • The Bitterroots had proved to be a rugged test for the Lewis and Clark party, and when they first saw this beautiful area, it seemed like paradise to them. The Nez Perce Indians were gracious hosts and provided them with needed provisions and guides so they could continue their westward exploration. You can retrace the Lewis and Clark Trail along Highway 12.

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Hotels

from: $169

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S 2nd Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Map

Distance: 23.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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GuestHouse Inn Coeur d'Alene

330 West Appleway
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Map

Distance: 23.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn

506 W Appleway Avenue
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814 Map

Distance: 23.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Attractions

North Idaho Centennial Trail

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From the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgens Point, east of Coeur d'Alene


Distance: 19.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Bridging 24 miles from the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgens Point, the North Idaho Centennial... Read More
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Silver Mountain Resort

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610 Bunker Rd.
Kellogg, Idaho 83837

Distance: 16.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Ski Silver Mountain Resort's 2,200 vertical feet of powdery slopes. New high-speed chairlifts, a... Read More
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No. 6 Wine Bar

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503 E. Sherman Ave.
83815

Distance: 22.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: From the Columbia Valley vineyards to this intimate, family-owned winery, Coeur d’Alene Cellars handcrafts vintages, blends, and Syrahs that can be sampled in their tasting room. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Coeur d`Alene National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Spokane International Airport 58.0 map
Calgary International Airport 253.4 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 280.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Coeur d`Alene National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Pullman Moscow Regional Airport 79.1 map
Lewiston Nez Perce County Rgnl Airport 100.7 map
Kalispell Glacier National Park Airport 101.9 map

Flight Deals to Coeur d`Alene National Forest

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Portland, OR (PDX) to Spokane (GEG) $126
Sacramento (SAC) to Spokane (GEG) $207
Ontario (ONT) to Spokane (GEG) $247

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