Sunnyside Park

Sunnyside Park offers convenient public access to Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint, featuring a boat ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized vessels. The launch provides a good entry point for exploring this expansive 65-mile glacial lake that stretches through a scenic, mountain-carved valley in northern Idaho.

Lake Pend Oreille is a large, deep reservoir created by Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River, offering diverse paddling opportunities from calm coves to more open water. Paddlers launching from Sunnyside can access various sections of the lake for day trips or longer explorations. Given the lake's size and depth, paddlers should be prepared for changing conditions and bring appropriate safety equipment. The area provides access to several nearby recreation areas and state parks, making it a good base for exploring the greater Lake Pend Oreille region.