round lake state park

Excellent scenery and accommodations. Nice trail system around a very nice kettle lake formed on the Cocolalla Creek with a distinct inlet and outlet. Good fishing for panfish and stocked rainbow trout in the lake and seasonally in the Creek.

Just over an hour's drive from Spokane and about 10 miles south of Sandpoint, Round Lake State Park was a staple when I was growing up. Now, I bring my own family (kids 10 and 13) every 2-3 years. Introduced by our next door neighbors when I was about 10-years-old, my wife and I have continued that tradition and have shared the park with two sets of non-camping family friends on two of our last three camping trips here. Both of those families loved it and have begged for us to let them tag along on future trips.Although not an absolute requirement, my Mom has always liked running toilets and hot showers when camping, and they've got 'em here. Two camping loops offer 52 well-spaced, evergreen-shaded sites, 16 with water and electric. Occasional road traffic can be heard, and you will hear a number of trains in the distance at all hours. A grassy, common area near the small park store has horseshoe pits and is large enough to toss a football or frisbee.Fishing on the two docks or by non-gas powered boats may have you reeling in rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, and yellow perch. Our eldest caught her first fish here. We've even found ourselves here in the winter for some ice fishing. Over the years, watercraft rental offerings have included kayaks, canoes, and paddle/pedal boats, but they now have paddle boards and canoes for enjoyment on the water. the inlet and outlet streams have always been some of our favorite places to explore with the canoe. The smallish, sandy beach is pretty nice as is the swim area between the docks, but heading into deeper waters near the end of the docks will land you in seaweed. Beyond the docks, you're good to go again. Good luck not upsetting the fishermen though. ;) There's also a nice picnic shelter very close to the beach and day use parking.The two-mile Trappers Trail circles the lake as does the 3-mile Stewardship Trail, and the 1/4 mile Swamp Tromp heads through a marshier portion of the NE edge of the lake, all of which offer informational signage on flora, fauna, and land use practices.What else can I say? We'll be back for more smiles and memories.

Fun family getaway. Quiet Camping, small swimming area, hiking trails around lake. Boats allowed, however gas motors are not. Just a quiet place to hang out and listen to the laughter of kids playing at beach looking for the toads!

Cramped campground. Individual campsites are situated very close together. We joked it felt more like a group camp. Also, we found out that once "quiet hours" are in effect, (10:00pm.) noise level is not to exceed a whisper.....I am not exaggerating,Truly. We were reprimanded by an incredibly intolerant and unprofessional park ranger, named John, of this during our stay. He actually yelled at my uncle for enjoying a laugh around the campfire stating that he was being too loud. When we asked what a reasonable volume was, he said, "basically plan on going to bed at 10:00pm if you camp here." When I spoke with a different park ranger the following morning, she informed me that because of the tree canopy in the campground, the sound carries very easily therefore it is recommend that voices not exceed the volume of a whisper after 10:00pm. On a positive note, they have paddle board rentals, a nice beach area and fun activities for kids at the amplitheater. Bathrooms are kept up very well and other than one particular park ranger, they were very informative and friendly.

Lots of hot water in the showers, though there is no temperature control and you have to keep punching the button if you need more than a couple of minutes. Parks staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely beach, paths around the lake. Other campers were very friendly and seemed to care about keeping the common areas (bathrooms) clean. Close enough to Sandpoint to camp and enjoy trips into the city.

I would give this place 5 stars if they would allow dogs down at the beach. If you have dogs and you don't like to keep them alone at your campsite this place is not for you. The camping here is great. You can rent paddle boats and canoes. I like to rent the canoe and take it to the lake where the river comes in at. Great fishing at this spot. The state park also has two nice docks you can fish off of.

Build a fire, pull up your camp chair and wait just a few minutes for the wildlife to get accustomed to your presence and you will soon be rewarded with a memorable performance. Round Lake offers wooded campsites, a quiet lake surrounded by trees and grass, picnic tables, and a very small store. Period.A great place to spend a night or two. Three would be stretching it unless you love solitude. We will be back for two. A GREAT over night stop for RV travelers on nearby Hwy 95 about 60 miles south of Canada. Bring food.

Round Lake State Park is a nice, quiet, alternative to the busier Priest Lake if you need a break. The day use area is small, but has a nice beach area. The only downside that day again was the bees. There are some trails that take you around the lake. I took the shorter 2 mile one and it was a nice stroll through the woods with good views of Round Lake along the way. There is a small visitor center with a small store in it, but mainly has drinks. It may not be as big or busy as Priest Lake, but Round Lake is a nice place to spend part of the afternoon.