Get Ready, Coeur d’Alene! Blackwell Island Recreation Site Opens May 23

The Blackwell Island Recreation Site in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will open on May 23, 2024. This site is known for its summer recreation facilities, including four boat launch lanes for access to the Spokane River and Lake Coeur d’Alene. It supports various outdoor activities like boating and fishing.

Operating hours are from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily until mid-October. The site has over 130 spaces for trucks and trailers, picnic areas, and a native plant garden. A nature trail with a boardwalk at the site provides opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Visitors can buy a day pass for $6 or a season pass for $40. Passes are available at credit card machines near the parking areas. Season pass holders must exchange their voucher for a vehicle tag at the BLM Coeur d’Alene District Office within seven days.

Revenue from the site is used for maintenance and improvements, such as dock and boardwalk repairs and parking lot upkeep. Visitors may experience minor disruptions from ongoing maintenance work and are asked to be patient.

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