Lake Pend Oreille - Sandpoint, ID

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Lake Pend Oreille


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Lake Pend Oreille was formed by glaciers and encircled by mountain peaks and deep green forests. Lake Pend Oreille is one of the largest inland lakes in North America and Idaho's largest as well. The name came from the early French trappers, referring to the earlobe pendants worn by the local Indian tribe. A renowned recreation and fishing mecca with a shoreline of 143 miles, its depth has been measured in excess of 1,170 feet. Visitors can view the wildlife here and take their boats on the lake.

Facilities: Lake Pend Oreille provides restrooms, boat facilities, parking, and a dump station.

Reservations: Lake Pend Oreille accepts reservations for large groups.

Best Time To Visit: Lake Pend Oreille is open daily during daylight hours.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Lake Pend Oreille from Sandpoint, start out going south on 4th Avenue toward Cedar Street for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Cedar Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto 5th Avenue. Continue to follow US-95 S for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto US-95 for 5.2 miles. Turn left onto Sagle Road for 0.8 miles. Sagle Road becomes Garfield Bay Road.

Attractions Near
Lake Pend Oreille

Green Bay Campground
Sam Owen Campground
Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

Address

Lake Pend Oreille

N. 900 5th Ave.

PO Box 928

Sagle, Idaho 83864

Phone
General: (208) 263-0887
Fax: (208) 265-5289
Toll Free: (800) 800-2106

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