Sandpoint and Northern Idaho Area Information

Sandpoint Idaho brings you the best of all worlds with the mountains, lakes, culture, recreation and just about anything outdoor you can think of! It’s a sportsman’s paradise, an art enthusiast’s dream, an adventurer’s ultimate home… there’s something here for everyone. You can find your little piece of paradise here too.

Here’s some helpful information about our weather, lakes, mountains, attractions, schools and more! If you are looking for information that you don’t see here, please contact us and we’d be happy to help you.

Real-Time Outdoors

Get up-to-the minute weather via SandpointOnline.com’s Real Time Outdoors, find historical records, see current streamflows, lake levels, snow reports and National Forest reports.

LAKE PEND OREILLE

Use SandpointOnline.com’s exclusive G uide to Lake Pend Oreille to the history, the towns, the places to boat, sail, fish, hike around and enjoy our big, beautiful lake.

Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails

There are tons of trails in our state and national forests. Here are trail resources along with maps and details for five great trails near Sandpoint from SandpointOnline.com.

Attractions & Things to Do

SandpointOnline.com brings you how to find other fun things to do in Sandpoint, including horseback rides, wildlife refuges, tennis courts, rail fan viewing and more.

SANDPOINT AREA SCHOOLS

Lake Pend Oreille School District comprises of Sandpoint High School – the largest of three high schools in the district – Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School, Lake Pend Oreille High School, Sandpoint Middle School and seven area elementary schools. Sandpoint High School serves around 1,400 students and is a focal point for the community, hosting sporting events, concerts and plays. In return, the Sandpoint community provides strong support for the education system through supplemental levies, private sponsors, scholarships and community support.

The Sandpoint area is also served by the Forrest M. Bird Charter Schools, serving students in grades 7-12.Several private schools are also available, including: Sandpoint Waldorf School, serving preschool through 8th grade students; the Sandpoint Junior Academy, serving grades 1-10; the Sandpoint Community Christian School, serving grades K-10; and The Selkirk School, serving grades preschool-2.As for higher education, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college based in Coeur d’Alene, located 45 miles south of Sandpoint, that also has an outreach facility here, the NIC Sandpoint Center. The University of Idaho also maintains a Sandpoint Research & Extension Center, with research and extension activities conducted in Sandpoint.