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 Lake
Coeur d'Alene (31,872 acres)
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Size & Spec's:
Lake Coeur d'Alene is 27
miles long, ranges from 1 to 3 miles wide, is 197 ft. deep at its deepest (off of Driftwood Point), and offers over 109 miles of shoreline. There are two small Islands on this lake, Kidd Island in Kidd
Bay (North End of lake) and Corine Island at the mouth of Swede Bay.
The lake is fed by the
Coeur d'Alene,
St. Joe, and St. Maries rivers, and the Spokane River is its outflow.
For you anglers, the lake is known for its great fishing (from
Chinook Salmon
to
Trout
and
Northern Pike)!
The elevation of the
lake is 2,125
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Amenities:
Coeur d'Alene Lake is great for water skiing, boating,
camping, and is a fabulous place to explore due to the many
bays & marinas with restaurants, gift shops, etc.,
in addition to three slow moving
rivers to boat on (Coeur d’Alene & Associated Chain Lakes, St. Joe Rivers
& associated lakes, & Spokane River).
There are 36 public access points to
Coeur d'Alene Lake, boasting 17 boat launch facilities and 5 boater
parks (for detailed
boat launch info see below), as well as a multitude of access sites.
There are also several great campsites.
Boating to the many on-the-water
restaurants, gift shops and resorts is an experience
which I
especially enjoy. There are a couple of these on-the-water restaurants
that stay open during the winter months.
Sailing: Some say Lake Pend Oreille is a better
boating and sailing lake than Coeur d'Alene Lake. I have to totally
disagree as I think neither is better, but for sure Pend
Oreille is a safer and much warmer lake.
Wind: Fall & Spring bring consistent winds.
Winter typically
has a steady breeze, and in the summer wind is variable. The morning and
late evening produce the most consistent and steady winds. In the
morning there is normally a nice east or south wind, and in the
evening when the sun is just tucking behind the hills the wind
almost never fails to fill in (almost like clock work) from the
west/northwest desert. During the summer months, winds become
light and variable, and in July, there is typically very little to
no wind.
Fishing:
Info coming soon!
Directions & Map:
To
view a map click on
www.mapquest.com and type in Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. |
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Islands: There are only 2 small Islands on this lake.
Kidd Island (click here to see its
location on the map), in Kidd Island Bay, is a privately owned
Island with a small rocked in fire pit. This Island also has an
old steam engine boiler on its east show from the days when steam
ships use to travel these waters. The other Island on this lake is
called Corine Island,
which is located off
of Swede Point at Swede bay; its basically a big rock with a tree on
it. This Island is owned by the state and is a popular place for
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South end of
Lake Coeur d'Alene - Live Webcam just east of Harrison Idaho
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Boater Parks |
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A.
Higgins Point Park (boaters park), & Coeur d'Alene Park Way (part
of the Idaho Centennial Trail bike path) - Boat launch, docks, rocky
beaches, restrooms, picnic tables, shelters, hiking and biking
trails, running water...
The park is accessible,
but only the west side docks at Higgins Point Hill are wheelchair
accessible. From this trail to the dock there is sand so a person
that uses a wheelchair will
most likely need assistance to the dock.
From Higgins Point all the
way to the city of Coeur d'Alene is Coeur d'Alene Park Way, a long
park which is mainly a bike/running trail. This trail is part of
the North Idaho Centennial Trail. All along this route where the
park is next to the lake, a person could access the lake via
portaging over the bank into the lake with their Kayak or Canoe.
Camping
is only allowed on boats at docks, except at the boat launch docks
where camping is not allowed.
Directions:
From I90 take Exit 15 to stop light. Go straight through stop light
and follow the road (E. Coeur d'Alene Dr.) to its end to get to
the boat launch. Maps: On MapQuest, type in Coeur
d'Alene Idaho and follow directions above on the map.
Info: Other links
http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/coeurdaleneparkway.aspx
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B. Mica Bay
(boaters park)
Docks, tent campsites, restrooms,
hiking trails,
picnic tables and
shelters,
no running water
or vehicle access...
Due to the level ground of this park, it could be considered moderately accessible to
persons who use wheelchairs.
Maps:
On MapQuest type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Mica Bay is the 1st major
bay just below the north end of the lake on the west side. The
boater park is in the southwest end of the bay.
Info/Links: Additional info about this park -
Kootenai County &
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C. Windy Bay Papoose Boaters Park
Under Development with plans for one dock, a floating restroom,
and one campsite,
no vehicle access...
Directions: This future facility will be
on the southern shoreline of Windy Bay, almost due south of Sun Up
Bay boat launch. Maps:
On MapQuest type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Windy Bay is the large
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D. Windy Bay Boaters Park
Docks,
tent campsites, restroom, picnic tables and shelters, hiking trails,
no running water or vehicle access...
Due to the level nature of this park it
could be considered moderately accessible to persons who use
wheelchairs. Maps:
On MapQuest type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Windy Bay is the large
bay on the southwest end of the lake.
Info/Links:
BLM Windy Bay Park Info. |
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E.
Mowry
Boaters
Park
Docks, tent campsites, restroom,
hiking trails,
picnic tables
and shelters,
no running water
or
vehicle access...
This park is
not accessible to wheelchairs due to a steep and uneven trail from dock
ramps to camping areas.
Maps: On MapQuest type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Mowry Boaters Park is part of
Aberdeen Lodge Bay on the south end of the lake.
Info/Links:
Kootenai County
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F.
Bell Bay Campground
Vehicle access, docks, tent campsites, restroom, picnic tables and shelters,
hiking trails, no running water, vehicle parking
no boat
launch...
This park is not
accessible to wheelchairs due to a steep uneven trail from the dock ramp
and beach to camping areas.
Maps:
On MapQuest type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Bell Bay is on the south
end of the lake on the north side next to East Point.
Info/Links:
Kootenai County &
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Boat Launches &
Landings |
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North Lake
Coeur d'Alene
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1.
City of Coeur d'Alene
- (starting on the west
end of the beach and going east)
Hubbard Street Park
(Picnic tables, beach, shade); City Beach &
Park (Family and
group picnic facilities, large event and band
shell, swim
beach, volleyball, basketball, restrooms & award winning
playground, Summer Sunday Concert series); Independence Point Dock & Beach
(Beach, benches, swim
area, cruise boats, parasail rides, seaplanes, kayak rentals);
1st Street Dock (Not wheelchair
accessible); Boardwalk (Beach, restrooms; park;
sports facilities; kayak rentals & parasailing
(www.cdaparasail.net); jet ski
rentals, power boat rentals, ferry cruises (www.cdaresort.com); sailboat rentals (www.sailcda.com).
Directions: From I90 follow the signs to City
Center. Turn southeast on to E. Lakeshore Ave. to enter the Diamond
Parking
lot to Independence Point. OR - From I90 take NW Boulevard South.
Continue on as the road curves left and turns into Sherman
Ave. Turn right on Front Street, which again curves left and
hang a right into Diamond Parking. Maps:
On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view area. Info:
ATTENTION - During the summer
months and holiday seasons this is a highly congested area.
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2.
3rd Street Boat Launch & Marina
Boat launch & docks, restrooms, large parking lot,
marina & pump out
station...
Launch fee is $4.00 for Idaho residents
and $8 for nonresidents
with 20 minute limit at docks. Marina docks located southeast of the
launch and next to Tubbs Hill allow free moorage between 8:AM-10:PM
for up to 6 hrs. The fee is $15 for per night from 10:PM-8:AM with a
limit of 2 consecutive nights. Directions:
From I-90 take NW Boulevard South. Continue on as the road curves left and turns into Sherman Avenue.
Turn right on Front Street, which again curves left, then hang a right
into the Diamond Parking Lot. Maps: On
MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view area.
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3. Tubbs Hill
Swimming beach, rocks for
diving off of,
hiking trails, restroom...
This
hill is next to the 3rd Street Boat Launch. People launching boats and those
accessing Tubs Hill use the same large parking lot. Because of this,
the
parking lot can be congested at times, particularly during the
summer months. There is another smaller parking area on the east
side of Tubs Hills that tends to be less congested. Directions:
From I90 follow signs to City Center. On Sherman Ave. turn south
onto 3rd Street. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view area. Info:
ATTENTION - During the summer months this is a highly
used, very congested launch. It is very popular
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4. North Idaho College
Beach, restrooms, dock...
Directions: From I90 follow the signs to
North Idaho College. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view college campus where indicated
on the map. Info: ATTENTION
- During the summer months this is a highly congested area. During
fall, winter, & spring the area around the college is also congested
due to college courses taking place. This area also has problems
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5. Sanders Beach
Small
public beach, no parking...
To access this site you will have to park
at the Tubbs Hill east parking area then walk
a short distance southeast along the road until you get to the
beach. Be sure to stay on the designated small beach as there was a
big lawsuit between the land owners and city over this site. Of
course once in the water you can go in either direction as no one owns the water. Directions: From
I90 follow signs to City Center. On Sherman Avenue, turn south onto
11th Avenue. Where the road T's, turn right to the Tubbs Hill parking;
turn right to go to Sanders Beach Access site. Maps:
On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow directions
above on the map.
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7. Jewitt House Beach
Small
public beach, paved wheelchair access path,
no parking...
To access this site you will have to park
at Tubbs Hill east parking area then walk
about a mile to the site. As you start down the path you will see a
sign indicating No Trespassing. This sign does not apply to
the path you are on and only applies to the beach west of this path. Be sure to stay on the designated small
beach as there was a big lawsuit between the land owners and city
related to the beach area to the west of this site. Of course once in the water you can
go in
either direction; no one owns the water. Directions: From I90
follow signs to city center. On Sherman Avenue turn south onto
11th Avenue. Where the road T's turn right to the Tubbs Hill parking.
Turn right to go to Jewitt House Beach Access site. Maps:
On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow directions
above on the map.
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6.
Boothes Public Boat Launch
Launch, docks, restroom, small parking
area,
no running water...
Directions: From I90 take
Exit 15 to the stop light. Go straight through the stop light and follow the
road (E. Coeur d'Alene Dr.) To its end to get to the boat
launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene
Idaho and follow directions above on the map. |
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Blue Point Launch
Launch, docks, restrooms, beaches, bike
trail,
large parking lots, observation
binoculars, park...
Blue Point Launch is right next to
the North Idaho Centennial Bike Trail, Coeur d'Alene Park Way, and
Higgins Point Park (4 docks at this site). Directions: From I90 take
Exit 15 to stop light. Go straight through stop light and follow the
road (E. Coeur d'Alene Dr. road) to its end to get to the boat
launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene
Idaho and follow directions above on the map. |
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9.
Blue Creek Bay Sportsman
Access
This site is scheduled to be improved the
summer of 2010, with docks, restrooms, and non-motorized water craft
launch. Currently, it is difficult to portage from due to the steep
bank. There is a large dirt parking lot so parking is not an issue.
Directions: From I90
take Exit 22. At the end of the off ramp turn north toward the hill (opposite
direction to get to lake). Follow this road (E. Yellowstone Trl road.)
to area with dumpsters. The road to the Sportsman's Access is next
to this. Turn north onto South Landing road. Follow this road to site.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and
follow I90 to Exit 22; follow above directions.
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10.
Wolf Lodge Sportsman Access
Primitive shallow draft launch,
dirt parking lot...
Directions: From I90 take Exit 22
At the end of the off ramp turn south toward the lake. A short distance down the
road to
your right (west) is a gravel road to the Sportsman Access.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and
follow I90 to Exit 22. |
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11. Mineral Ridge Launch
Launch, dock, restrooms, large
parking area...
Directions: From I90 take Exit 22 At
end of the off ramp turn south towards the lake. A short distance down the
road you will easily see the launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow I90 to Exit 22 and
follow the directions shown above.
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12.
Neachen (Squaw) Bay Boat Launch
& Dock
Directions: From I90, take Exit 22 onto HWY 97. At the end
of the off ramp turn south toward the lake. Follow this road several
miles and turn right (north) onto S. Eddyville Rd. Turn left onto S.
Squaw Bay road. There is a big green sign at this turn point indicating
"Drive Slow." Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene
Idaho and follow I90 to Exit 22. Follow the above directions. |
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13. Kidd Bay Boat
Launch - no dock
It is easy to drive
past this launch as its not well marked and looks just like a field.
Kidd Bay is extremely shallow and full of aquatic life. If you are
launching a power boat it may be a good idea to paddle out a ways to
get through the aquatic plant life. Directions: On HWY
95 turn east onto W. Kidd Island road. Follow this road to the launch.
The launch is on the corner of W. Kidd Island road and South West Way
dr. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow 95 south - directions above.
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Kidd
Island - Private
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Cougar Bay shoreline is
primarily a wildlife preserve, with exception to its privately owned
north shore and one other spot on its west shore. This
is, of course, an excellent location to view
wildlife.
Cougar Bay is shallow but a
great place to kayak from any time of the year. One can kayak up
Cougar Creek to the small bridge in the park. The best
location to launch a kayak/canoe from is at the BLM
sportsman access on the northwest shore of this bay off of
HWY 95. Even though the North Idaho College beach is further
away across the Spokane river from the bay it is also a good
location to launch from. Be warned
though that crossing the Spokane River during the high boat traffic time of year
(July) can be a challenge. Blackwell Island public boat
launch is a great place to launch from during the summer
months when the water level is up.
From this launch one can paddle up the channel behind Blackwell Island through a
marina to Cougar Bay. The channel goes southward and then
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marina. From here you will have to deal with boat traffic,
but at least it is slow moving. Spring is not a good time to access
the Spokane River and channel due to the dangerously fast
current. Cougar Bay is certainly well worth the time to
paddle.
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14.
Cougar Bay Wildlife
Park
Trail, viewing areas...
This wildlife park is an excellent
location to view wildlife from. It is also a popular area with
fisherman and
kayakers/canoes due to the variety of wildlife. One could potentially launch a
kayak/canoe from the small bridge in the park during the high
water time of year (spring and early summer). See other launch info
in Cougar Bay info above and #11 next to this info.
Directions: Coming from Coeur d'Alene on HWY 95 (going
south towards Moscow Idaho), cross the bridge over the Spokane River/Post Falls Reservoir.
Drive until you go around a strong southerly curve in the road. When
you are driving along the shoreline, watch for the Cougar Bay
Wildlife Park sign. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view this area at the top northwest
end of the lake.
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Cougar Bay Bureau of Land Management
Sportsmen Access
Short trail to beach, no restroom or running water...
Due to the narrow gate at the entrance
of this site, kayaks or canoes are the only crafts feasible to
portage from this site.
Directions: On HWY 95 from Coeur d'Alene Idaho (going south
towards Moscow Idaho), cross the bridge over the Spokane River/Post Falls Reservoir.
Drive until you go around a strong southerly curve in the road; when
the road straightens out look to your left (east) for the Bureau of
Land Management sign for Cougar Bay. There is a good size gravel
parking area. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and view this area at the top northwest
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Murphy's Landing (Marina)
Launch for marina customers, marina,
restrooms, running water, marine tug towing services, no fuel in marina next to
this marina...
I have placed this private launch into this section because this is the site where sailboats
and some large powerboats typically crane into Coeur d'Alene Lake. This marine also has a lunch (pictured).
Directions: On HWY 95 from Coeur d'Alene Idaho (going south
towards Moscow Idaho), cross the bridge over the Spokane River/Post Falls Reservoir.
Turn left/east on West Blackwell road and follow signs to this marina.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow the above directions. |
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Blackwell Island & Spokane River/Post Falls Reservoir
We
have placed the Blackwell Island Public Boat Launch and Marina info in the
Post Falls Reservoir / Idaho Spokane River section even though the
south end of the Island is on Lake Coeur d'Alene. |
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Between the
North & South ends of Lake Coeur d'Alene
- Starting north and going southward
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17. Gould's Boat
Launch (Mica Bay)
Boat launch, dock, restroom...
Directions:
On HWY 95 turn east onto W. Kidd Island road. Turn Left (east)
onto W. Valhalla road. Turn left (south) onto South Gould Landing
road.
Follow this road to the launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow 95 south and directions above
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18. Mica Bay Boat Launch
Boat launch, docks, restroom...
Directions: On HWY 95
turn east onto South Putnam road. Up the road a short distance turn left
onto South Tall Pines road to the launch. Watch for the sign to the
launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene
Idaho and follow 95 south and directions above on the map.
Info: Right across from this launch (south) is Mica Bay
Boaters Park.
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Turner Point Sportsman Access
Dock, primitive launch, rocky beach, picnic
area...
Directions:
From I90 take Exit 22 onto HWY 97 south... There are no physical
features or signs indicating you have reached this site. A few miles
past the Boy Scout Camp, you will see to your left (east) East
Driftwood Heights Drive; pass it. A short distance down HWY 97 from
East Driftwood Heights Drive (along the lake) you will see a gravel road
leading to a dock. This is the
place. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
and follow I90 to Exit 22; follow above directions.
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20. Turner Bay Dock & Primitive Launch (north of Carlin Bay)
Boat launch, dock...
Directions: From I90 take Exit
22 onto HWY 97. At the end of the ramp turn south toward the lake. Follow
this road until you see the Burma road sign to your left
(northeast). The dock is southwest of this road - sign in view.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and
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21. Lofts Bay Boat Launch
Launch, dock, restroom...
What a beautiful setting. There is a hiking area south up the road a little
from the launch and a beautiful creek that some boats and kayaks can
go up. Directions: On HWY 95
turn east onto West Rockford Bay road, then go straight (east) onto
South Loffs Bay road at the intersection of West Rockford Bay road & South Lofts
Bay road. Follow South Lofts Bay to the launch. Watch for the
sign on HWY 95 to Rockford Bay. Maps: On MapQuests
(www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow 95 south and directions above
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Carlin Bay Launch &
Park
Launch, dock, beach, pump out station at new dock, park, restroom,
picnic area, no parking...
If you want to use this site and park with
your trailer you will have to park about 2 miles up the road (east)
along an extended paved shoulder area. Directions:
From I90 take Exit 22 onto HWY 97. At the end of ramp turn south
toward the lake. Follow this road until you see the Carlin Bay Resort &
store. The launch and park is next to (west side) the marina store.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and
follow I90 to Exit 22; follow above directions.
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Black
Rock Launch
Launch, no parking
You will have to park along W. Rockford
Bay Rd. and walk quite a distance to use this launch. This launch is
technical for local residence.
Directions: On HWY 95 turn east onto West Rockford Bay Rd.
Follow this road to the launch. Watch for the street sign -W.
Solitair Rd. turn left/east down this road, followed by turning left
onto W. Phish Ln. Follow this road to the launch. Maps: On MapQest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho; follow 95 south and directions above on the map. |
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Powder Horn Bay
Sportsman Access
Gravel mud primitive launch, limited parking
along road...
Directions:
From I90 take Exit 22 onto HWY 97. At the end of the ramp turn
south toward the lake. When you get to its south end you will see a small gravel road just
up the road that goes to a pole building in the marsh area. This is
just past the short sportsman access road. The access road runs
along the main road.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and follow I90 to Exit 22; follow above directions.
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Rockford Bay Boat Launch
Launch, dock, restroom, small picnic area...
You may want to park along the road some
distance away from the launch after dropping your boat off at the
launch.
Directions: On HWY 95 turn east onto West Rockford Bay Rd.
Follow this road to the launch. Watch for the sign on HWY 95 to
Rockford Bay. Maps: On MapQest (www.mapquest.com)
type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho; follow 95 south and directions above on the map. |
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South &
Southeast end of Lake Coeur d'Alene
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25. Sunup Bay Boat Launch
Launch, dock, restroom, large parking area...
Directions:
On HWY 95 between the city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and the
CdA Casino (Setters ID.) watch for the sign to Sun Up Bay. Take Sun
Up Bay Road all the way to the launch. Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Setters Idaho and follow directions above on the map. |
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26. Harlow Point Launch
Launch, dock, gravel beach, limited
camping...
Directions: On HWY 97 near
Harrison Idaho just a short distance northwest of the bridge that
crosses the Coeur d'Alene River take East Harlow Point Road to the launch.
Maps:
On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Worley Idaho and follow directions above on
the map.
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Spokane Point Boat Launch
2 Launch Pads & Dock, no parking
available...
Directions:
From HWY 95 in the city of Worley Idaho, take Cave Bay Road
northward then turn right (east) onto South Cottonwood Road. Turn right
(east) again onto West Cottonwood Road. Follow this road to the launch.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Worley Idaho and follow
the above directions on the map. |
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Harrison Boat Launch and Docks
Launch, docks (marina),
beach, restrooms, picnic area...
This facility is in Harrison Idaho next to the Trail of the Coeur
d'Alene bike trail. Harrison
Idaho is a beautiful rural town with restaurant, small grocery
store, motel, RV park, etc. Directions:
From I90 take either Exit 22 onto HWY 97 to Harrison or Take
Exit 34 onto HWY 3 to the HWY 2 & 97 junction and take HWY 97 to
Harrison. In the city of Harrison turn east on to W. Harrison Street
to go to the launch and marina.
Maps: On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and
follow I90 to Exit 22 and follow the above directions. Info:
To learn more about Harrison Idaho click here www.harrisonidaho.com
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Fullers/Bloomsburg
Bay Launch
Two launch pads & a dock, no
parking...
Directions: From HWY 95 just east of Worley Idaho, take West Conkling
road, then turn left (north) onto South Larson road. Turn right
(east) onto South Rolling Hills road. Turn left (north) onto South
Bloomsburg Bay road. Follow this road to the launch. Maps:
On MapQuest (www.mapquest.com) type in Worley Idaho and follow directions above on
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Conkling Marina East
Boat Launch
Two launch pads, a marina,
restrooms, parking, camping, store...
Directions: From
HWY 95 just east of Worley Idaho, take West Conkling road, then turn
left (north) onto South Bella Vista road. Turn right onto West Jerry Lane.
Follow Signs to Conklin Resort. Maps: On MaQuest
(www.mapquest.com) type in Worley Idaho and follow directions above on the map.
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Corine Island
Corine Island in Swede
Bay is owned by Bureau of Land Management. Some locals use the
Island to cliff dive off
and as a swim platform. One can only access the Island with a boat as the shoreline of
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SOME MAPS ARE WRONG!
There are no public boat
launches and docks within Bottle & Cave Bays no matter what other maps
and websites
say!
East End of Lake!
See our
Benewah County section for information about the east end of the lake, Heyburn S.P., St. Joe
River, etc., & Chatcolet, Benewah, Hidden, & Round Lakes...
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marinas, & additional
On-lake launch, Boating parks, etc.
Kootenai county parks & waterways
boating sites
Mowry
Park -
http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/departments/parkswaterways/facilities/MowryPark.asp
(South end of lake)
Harrison Marina and Boat Launch -
http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/departments/parkswaterways/facilities/HarrisonDocks.asp
(Southeast end of lake)
Many Boat Launch only sites - http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/departments/parkswaterways/facilities/FacilitiesMap.asp
Idaho National Forest Service & KOOTENAI COUNTY
MAINTAINED boating site (south)
Bell Bay Campground
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http://www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/rec/yourplace/cgguide/32.html
&
http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/departments/parkswaterways/facilities/WindyBay.asp
Is accessible by car but there is no boat launch at this park
BLM &
KOOTENAI
county maintained boating sites (north t0 south)
Mica Bay Boater Park
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http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_/Mica_Bay_Boater_Park.html
&
http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/departments/parkswaterways/facilities/MicaBayBoatersPark.asp Not accessible by car.
Windy Bay Boater Park
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http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_/Windy_Bay_Boater_Park.html.
Not accessible by car.
BLM boater sites on Lake CdA (top of lake CdA east to west)
Beauty Bay Boat Launch -
http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_/beauty_bay.html
Mineral Ridge Boat Launch and National Recreation Trail -
http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_/Mineral_Ridge_Boat_Launch.html
Blackwell Island Boat Launch and Park
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http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_/Blackwell.html
General CdA Boating Site info -
http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/recreation_sites_.html
Resorts
& Marinas
NORTH: Lake CdA Yacht Club, CdA Resort & Marina,
Silver Beach Marina
www.cdaresort.com:
City of Coeur d’Alene Marine (day use only); Arrow Point Marina &
Restaurant (pic -
http://www.alamy.com/stock_photography/9/1/steve+bly/APBCYD.html;
Booth’s Beach Marina 208-446-1275 – MIDDLE PART OF
LAKE: Carlin Bay Marina
www.carlinbay.com – Black Rock
Marina
www.blackrockmarina.com – Sunup
Bay Resort www. – SOUTHEAST: City of Harrison - Gateway Marina
www.123gotoit.com - Conklin
Marina
www.cdalake.com - Heyburn
State Park (http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/heyburn.aspx).
Docks & Marinas with limit of 1 & 2 day use: City of Coeur
d’Alene Marina (limited 2 day stay max).
Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park (Northeast end of lake)
Higgins Point Boat Launch & Park -
http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/coeurdaleneparkway.aspx
City of Coeur d'Alene boat launch
site; 3rd Street Boat Launch -
http://www.coeurdaleneidaho.org
Bald Eagle Viewing Info
http://www.blm.gov/id/st/en/fo/coeur_d_alene/special_areas/Mineral_Ridge-_Wolf_Lodge_Bay/eagle_watch.html
OTHER:
Coeur d’Alene Parkway - CdA Chamber
www.coeurdalene.org.
Phone #'s:
Black Rock
446-1275; Booth's Park Coeur d'Alene 446-1275; Carlin Bay 446-1275;
Fuller's Landing 446-1275; Gould's Landing 446-1275; Greensferry Bay
446-1275; Harlow Point 446-1275; Harrison City Docks 446-1275;
Loff's Bay 446-1275; Mica Bay 446-1275; Spokane Point 446-1275;
Third Street Breakwater 446-1275
Rentals:
Sailboats, Power Boats, & Kayaks:
SAIL Marine 762-7110;
Boardwalk Marina
415-5600;
Kayak Coeur d'Alene
676-1533;
Red Lion Templin's Hotel
773-1611;
Serendipity Houseboat & Events Center
651-6319;
Vacation Sports Rental
888-665-0686; North Idaho College 769-5941
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