Tourism in Boundary County has grown in recent years, but Munro Murdoch, co-owner of the North Haven Campground near Bonners Ferry, says the area’s small towns remain strong.
“I think Bonder’s Ferry doesn’t have Schweitzer Mountain Resort or Lake Pendoorielle here, so I think it can always maintain the small town vibe. “But Boundary County will continue to grow with the continued development of its three-mile area.”
Right next to the 95th year in the 3-mile area, travelers interested in gorgeous camping can find the North Haven Campground, purchased by Munroe and Rachel Murdoch in 2022, including options to stay in a gorgeous covered wagon or teepee. It is the northernmost RV site and campsite in Idaho.
Around Boundary County, Van Refers can find accommodation at Blu-Lake RV Resort in Naples, Idaho Lodge and RV Park at Bonners Ferry, Hemlock RV and Moyes Springs. The county also offers a wealth of accommodation options, including Northside School’s Bed and Breakfast, Cootenai River Inn and Casino, and Dodge Peak Lodge.
“We all want to be successful in our business. We all have a unique niche. Beds and breakfast are very different from cabins,” Murdoch said. “They introduce us people. If we don’t have anything, we send people to them. That’s a positive kind of “cooperation.” ”
Summer travelers who find themselves at Bonners Ferry are usually exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. However, many also want to get into the Bonner Ferry for many attractions.
“It’s because the people in the city are running away to nature. Anyone who lives in an urban environment thinks this peace and tranquility is heaven,” Murdoch said. “Family watches too: fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, humbleberry picking.”
Part of the attraction is the county fairs and historic downtown area, with city officials starting a revitalization effort in March alongside a nonprofit rural development initiative.
The 2023 Bonners Ferry comprehensive plan focuses on creating more consumer interest in downtown areas with a healthy mix of retail, service and entertainment, but also does not assume the historic appeal that defines the city.
“There’s all the character and culture, everything, for the business, for the family and for the community,” Murdoch said. “There are a lot of people who have been here for a long time and have invested heavily in this county. We’re new here, so we’re trying to integrate ourselves and respect that.”
