Farragut State Park
With more than 9 miles of mostly flat ‘n’ easy trails for hiking, mountain biking and XC skiing in winter – and many outstanding views of the lake – Farragut is a terrific family recreation destination. Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, about 40 minutes driving time from Sandpoint via U.S. Highway […]
Gold Hill Trail
The Gold Hill Trail is one of the most popular for local hikers and mountain bikers, a 3.7-mile track that can be moderate or strenuous – depending on whether you hike or ride it up or down, or as most do, both ways. If you are ready to enjoy all the adventure and scenic outdoor […]
Evans Landing Trail
Evans Landing Trail leads 2 miles down to a beach at the landing on the west side of Lake Pend Oreille. A multitude of switchbacks make for a gentle grade, beginning at the top of Kreiger Creek on Trail No. 64. The slope becomes extremely steep closer to the lake, however. The remains of an old […]
Lost Lake – Mineral Point Trail
Here’s a ride or walk about 14 miles from Sandpoint that provides big views of the southern arm of Lake Pend Oreille, with swimming at the fine cobblestone beach at Green Bay, where there is a campground and day use area. One segment of the single track trails for mountain bikers and hikers is an […]
Priest Lake State Park
Priest Lake State Park lies just 30 miles from the Canadian border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and mile-high mountains, Priest Lake State Park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake, a 19-mile long, 300-foot-deep waterbody. Visitors to the park will enjoy […]
Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
Sandpoint Elks Golf Course is little more than a mile northeast of downtown Sandpoint off Highway 200, with a well-maintained 9-hole course, equipment and cart rental, friendly clubhouse and affordable rates, as well as a restaurant and bar that is a gathering place for golfers as well as many community functions. Double tee boxes provide […]
Mirror Lake Golf Course
Mirror Lake Golf Course is a gem of a 9-hole course, located just 30 minutes north in Bonners Ferry. It is player friendly for the beginner, yet is a challenge for the low handicap golfer as well, with two sets of tees for the front and back nines. It has a diverse array of par […]
Schweitzer Village
Our nationally recognized mountain resort is only 11 miles from downtown Sandpoint, with 2900 acres for skiing, hiking, biking and magnificent alpine views and a resort village featuring premium lodging, dining, bars, fine outdoor clothing and gear, shopping, artists studio, and seasonal activities.
City Parks
Sandpoint has over 20 parks, public gathering spaces, or designated community locations. Here is a roundup of major parks that offer just about something for every recreational interest. City Beach. Sandpoint’s premier park on Lake Pend Oreille is 22 acres comprising the tip of the Sand Creek peninsula. Its sandy beaches provide swimming in protected […]
Albeni Falls Dam Tour
Free, walk-in tours are available. These tours include the movie “The Power and Play of the Pend Oreille” and a walk with an interpretive ranger across the dam spillway and to the powerhouse generator viewing area. This tour takes approximately 1 hour and includes approximately 1/2 mile of walking up and down a paved trail. Tours […]
Sandpoint Ranger District
The Village of Sandpoint was incorporated on February 7, 1901. On January 15, 1907 the Village of Sandpoint became the City of Sandpoint. The April, 1907 election moved the City onto a mayor/council form of government – the same form of government we have today. Bonner County was originally part of Kootenai County, but separated […]
Priest Lake Ranger District
Priest Lake, which is often referred to by the natives as “God’s Country”, was originally called Roothaan Lake by Father Desmet in 1846 in honor of his Jesuit Superior in Rome. One of the prominent peaks in the Selkirk Range still bears the name Roothaan. In 1865, Captain John Mullan designated this same lake as […]
