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Located forty-five miles north of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on U.S.
Highway 95, Sandpoint is a quaint community of about 8,000. Nestled
on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and surrounded by three majestic
mountain ranges, Sandpoint is the ideal place to call home.
Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake, occupies an area
of over 180 square miles and is unrivalled in beauty. Schweitzer
Mountain is a premier ski destination, covering 2,500 acres and
boasting some of the best skiing and boarding in the West. Besides
larger-than-life scenery, Sandpoint is a thriving arts community
populated with friendly people who love to live here.
Snow-filled winters thrill downhill and Nordic skiers, snowboarders,
snowmobilers, winter campers, climbers and ice skaters alike.
Schweitzer Mountain resort boasts some of the best skiing and
boarding in the Northwest, and is only an easy eleven-mile drive
from downtown.
Summers are warm and sunny with long daylight hours. Lake Pend
Oreille's one hundred eleven miles of shoreline make it the fifth
largest lake in the Western United States and an endless source
of summer fun.
Swim, go for a boat ride, parasail, water ski, play tennis or
hoops, or simply sunbathe and picnic at downtown City Beach. Kayakers
love the whitewater rivers and the lake itself. Fishermen net
giant Kamloops and Mackinaw trout all year long, some of which
exceed 30 pounds.
Several golf courses are within easy reach. The closest is just
two miles from downtown, the well-kept, nine-hole Elks Golf Course
featuring its new clubhouse on Highway 200. The next closest,
just 6 miles from Sandpoint, is the world-class, Idaho Club Lake
and Golf Retreat. With 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf,
a beautifully rustic Clubhouse, marina, resort-styled pool, tennis
courts, elegant homes and a perfect setting, The Idaho Club is
establishing itself as a premier private club.
Whichever activity you choose, summer or winter, spring or fall,
you’ll love it in Sandpoint. Just ask a local what’s
going on or check the community links page to learn more.
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