Hawkins Point - Pack River

Hawkins Point provides boat and paddlecraft access to Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint, with a concrete ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. This is a modest access site with limited parking, managed by Idaho Fish and Game as part of their extensive network of public boating areas. The location offers access to the Pack River area and the broader waters of Lake Pend Oreille, a scenic 65-mile lake stretching through a glacially carved valley with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains.

The nearby Springy Point Campground (located just a short distance away) offers overnight camping facilities and additional amenities for those planning multi-day trips. From Sandpoint, head south on US 95 across the Long Bridge, then west on Lakeshore Drive for approximately three miles to reach the access point. Water sports are the primary recreation on this section of Pend Oreille, making it a good launch point for exploring the lake's paddle routes and fishing opportunities. For current conditions, amenities, and any access updates, contact Idaho Fish and Game at 208-437-3133.

Overview
Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Recreation
Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located...

Overview
Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Recreation
Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located on-site, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are never far out of reach. A large swimming area provides visitors with comfortable access to the river's clear, clean waters.
Visitors may also enjoy biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into the town of Sandpoint for a change of scenery or stroll around town.
For the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip.Facilities
Springy Point Campground offers 38 shady campsites near the water. 36 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A small picnic shelter (25 person max.) located off of the beach may be reserved by calling 208-437-3133.
Natural Features
Lake Pend Oreille is a glacier-carved lake surrounded by scenic mountains in the northern Idaho Panhandle. It is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States with depths plunging more than 1,200 ft., in some areas.
The area around the Lake is the traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. French settlers named the area "Pend Oreille," which means "ear pendant," after observing the large shell earrings worn by the Kalispell people.
Nearby Attractions
The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer.

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