Plan Your Sandpoint Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Lake Pend Oreille vibes with mountain golf and small-town charm

Sandpoint sits on the shore of massive Lake Pend Oreille with the Selkirk Mountains rising behind it. The golf is solid, the lake activities are incredible, and the walkable downtown has a surprisingly good bar and restaurant scene for a town of 9,000. It's Coeur d'Alene's cooler, less-discovered neighbor.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Sandpoint — curated for groups.

4 coursesSummerGEG (80 min drive)<10k population

Courses

The Idaho Club

Premium

Jack Nicklaus design through towering pines with views of Lake Pend Oreille and the Cabinet Mountains

$100-$175parklandPar 72 · 7,069 ydsWalkable

Mirror Lake Golf Course

Solid

Well-kept 18 in Bonners Ferry with mountain views, mature pines, and a friendly small-town vibe

$35-$60parklandPar 72 · 6,611 ydsWalkable

Hidden Lakes Golf Resort

Solid

Well-kept resort course with mountain views and a relaxed pace of play

$40-$70parklandPar 71 · 6,561 ydsWalkable

Priest Lake Golf Course

Budget

Scenic mountain course near Priest Lake — worth the drive for the setting alone

$30-$50mountainPar 71 · 5,968 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

lakehouseSleeps 10-16

$500-$2000/night

Lake Pend Oreille waterfront — Sagle or Hope side for best value

lake accessprivate dockhot tubfire pitkayakslarge deck

cabinSleeps 10-14

$350-$1200/night

Schweitzer Mountain area or Pack River — 15-20 minutes from downtown

mountain viewshot tubfire pitBBQlarge kitchen

Dining

Trinity at City Beach

$$$

upscale

Lakefront fine dining with a huge patio overlooking City Beach and the Selkirks

Ivano's Ristorante

$$$

italian

Authentic Italian in a cozy downtown space — Sandpoint's best dinner date spot

MickDuff's Brewing Company

brewpub

Sandpoint's flagship brewery with solid pub food and a group-friendly beer garden

Pend d'Oreille Winery

farm-to-table

Local wines with small plates in a charming downtown tasting room

The Hydra Steakhouse

$$$

steakhouse

Family-owned since 1975 with hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and a massive salad bar — a four-generation tradition

4.4 stars

Nightlife

MickDuff's Beer Hall

brewpub

Second MickDuff's location with a bigger beer hall vibe and outdoor seating

Eichardt's Pub

Late Night

dive

Sandpoint institution since 1987 — live music, strong drinks, and a late-night crowd

The 219 Lounge

Late Night

cocktail

Upscale cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel — the nicest drink in Sandpoint

Activities

Lake Pend Oreille Boat Day

boat rentalhalf day$50-$100/pp

Rent a pontoon or ski boat on Idaho's largest lake — crystal-clear water with mountain views on all sides

Schweitzer Mountain Hiking

hikinghalf day$0-$20/pp

Chairlift-accessible alpine hiking with panoramic views of the lake and three states

Sandpoint Brewery Crawl

brewery2-3 hours$0-$40/pp

MickDuff's, Laughing Dog, Utara — small-town brewery scene that's walkable and fun

Lake Pend Oreille Kayaking

kayaking2-3 hours$30-$60/pp

Paddle the crystal-clear lake with mountain views and sandy beach stops

Fly Fishing (Clark Fork River)

fishinghalf day$150-$275/pp

Trophy trout fishing on the Clark Fork or Pack River with licensed guides

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