Big Hank
Big Hank is a national forest camping area in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 47.82250, -116.09778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Hank
Overview Big Hank Campground is located along the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Shore fishing is a large draw, along with local hiking and biking trails. The campground also provides an excellent base camp for hunters during season. Wildlife like mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds are often spotted. Recreation Tubing on the river is a popular summertime activity, as is cutthroat fishing. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts enjoy the class I-III rapids down the river. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are a short drive away. Highlights include trails to Centennial Falls, Shadow Falls and Settler's Grove of Ancient Cedars. Facilities Big Hank Campground offers about 30 spacious campsites for tent camping. Drinking water from hand pumps, vault toilets, picnic tables and established fire rings are among the conveniences offered. Roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Natural Features Big Hank is in a heavily wooded area on the banks of the Couer D' Alene River and Big Hank Creek. At 2,800 feet elevation, the campground sits on the Big Hank Meadow.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Bureau of Land Management · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- North Idaho Propane · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 100 designated routes (628 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Prev. Disp. Site #180A | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Hank Meadow E | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fire Prev. Disp. Site #180C | National forest camping area | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Hank | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Fire Prev. Disp. Site #182 | National forest camping area | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Big Hank Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | $24 | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.