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COEUR D'ALENE

KS · Melvern Lake

COEUR D'ALENE is generally easy to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (5/10) and eases to its lowest in September (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May5
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 35 electric sites
  • 20 water hookups
  • 1 sewer hookups
  • 56 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 100 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Coeur D'alene Campground?

Melvern Lake enforces the national no-show policy. If you do not check in with the park attendant within 24 hours of your reservation check-in time, you will be listed as a no-show, your site will be released and you will be charged $20 plus the first night's fee.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is