Garfield Bay campground
Garfield Bay
What's on-site at Garfield Bay
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Garfield Bay, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Bay Access Area - Ifg | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Green Bay | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Green Bay Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sam Owen | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Maiden Rock Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Garfield Bay -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Creek At Clark Fork Id | 749 cfs | → |
| Pack River Nr Colburn Id | 610 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork River Below Cabinet Gorge Dam Id | 41,700 cfs | → |
| Priest River Nr Priest River Id | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 38,000 cfs | → |
| Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin | 605 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Garfield Bay -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mosquito Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sandpoint 10.3 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sandpoint 13.9 Ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Schweitzer Basin | 22.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Schweitzer Basin | 22.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Round Lake State Park
- Kootenai National Forest
- Farragut State Park Visitor Center
- Ross Creek Cedar National Conservation Area
- Lake Newport State Park
- Croffoot Park And Sports Complex
Boat launches
- State Highway 200 Hope
- Lavinia Avenue Sandpoint
- National Forest Development Road 278 Bonner County
- Derr Island Road 311, Bonner County
- Lakeside Avenue Bayview
- Bonner County
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary, Sec. 34, T59n, R2w To Harrison Lake, Sec. 31, T62n, R2w
- Boundary Proposed Addition Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. To Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
- North Fork Bull River, Sec. 32, T29n, R32w To Proposed Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 1, T28n, R32w
- Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27n, R32w To Bull River, Sec. 12, T27n, R33w
- Middle Fork Bull River, Sec. 9, T28n, R33w To Proposed Addition To Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. 12, T28n, R33w
- 10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates To 10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Garfield Bay as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Garfield Bay
Can I make reservations at Garfield Bay?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Garfield Bay?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Garfield Bay.