THE DIRT: New campground an example of cleanup and collaboration
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A new bicycle and pedestrian-friendly campground in Smelterville opened in May, offering visitors a unique, low-impact outdoor experience near the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Located off Airport Road on the north side of Interstate 90, the campground includes 26 campsites, two of which are fully ADA-accessible. The accessible sites feature pathways connecting the trailhead parking area directly to the campsites.
Designed primarily as a bike-in or walk-in campground, the site encourages visitors to arrive without a vehicle. A 22-stall parking lot is available inside a gated area on a first-come, first-served basis. Not every campsite will accommodate a vehicle, and some visitors may need to park and walk up to 1,000 feet to reach their site. The campground road is approximately 10 feet wide with shoulders, but vehicle access beyond the gate is restricted to those with reservations.
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