Corps of Engineers
ALBENI COVE
Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho County with 14 sites, Reservations may be available.

Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $25-30/night
- Sites
- 14
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 83 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Lake Pend Oreille
Overview
Albeni Cove is a small campground located just upstream from Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille. Situated amongst firs, cedars and pines, Albeni Cove provides a rustic, but incredibly beautiful location for camping and recreation on the river.Water sports are the most common activity at Albeni Cove, including swimming, fishing and boating. Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, including bald eagles, osprey, a wide variety of birds, and most commonly, deer.Albeni Cove Campground offers 14 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills. An on-site dock, boat ramp and swimming beach provide easy access to the water.Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River, provides flood control, power production and countless recreational activities for visitors year-round. Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges. Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas.The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer.
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Location Notes
- Address
- 2376 E HIGHWAY 2, OLDTOWN, ID
- Directions
- From Highway 2 in Newport, Washington, turn south onto Highway 41. Follow for .5 miles and turn east on Fourth Street into Oldtown, Idaho. Follow for approximately 3 miles to the campground.
Source Notices
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Campsites are by reservation only.
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Access to the recreation area is over a rough, gravel road, RV's not recommended.
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No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed, including side-by-sides, ATVs, etc.
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Swim beach and boat ramp may be closed when spillway gates are open in May, June, and early July.
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Campsites are for camping only. Reserving for day-use activities without intending to camp is prohibited.
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All camping equipment must be located on the campsite impact areas, or if undefined, located 10-15ft from the fire ring and off all vegetation.