Blue Lake RV Resort has new owners, new plans
Photo by TONIA BROOKS Abundant fall colors adorn the Blue Lake RV Resort. The resort is now open all year.
Photo by BLUE LAKE RV RESORT The pole tent, available for rent, located on the shoreline of Blue Lake.
Photo by BLUE LAKE RV RESORT An aerial view of part of the 20 acre Blue Lake RV Resort.
Photo by TONIA BROOKS One of the interactive walk signs explaining the importance and usage of the cattail plant.
NAPLES — Liz Waitinas and her son, Nick Larsen, recently purchased the Blue Lake RV Park Resort — located right off U.S. 95 just five miles south of Bonners Ferry, in Naples.
Waitinas and Larsen, new to the RV resort business, have been working hard at upgrades since they purchased the property on Sept. 9.
In addition to the already plentiful amenities available for guests, Larsen said they are currently constructing a sauna near the lake, remodeling the bar/clubhouse area, and are putting in more RV sites and another camping cabin.
“I’m loving it,” said Larsen, who is a former dairy owner.
The bar/clubhouse is being renovated at this time while business is slow.
“We are installing new flooring, furniture and walls,” said Larsen, “There will be wine and beer, and mimosas.”
“The park will stay open year-round,” said Larsen, “Some residents stay over the winter; mostly people who are looking for a property to buy or build on.”
This is a change from the previous owners’ management practice. As of right now, there are quite a few long-term customers planning on staying through the winter this year, with the majority of the resort clientele being Canadian or from “out of town,” said Larsen.
The property is a total of 20 well-managed acres that includes 36 RV sites. Pets are welcome and there is an off-leash dog park for visitors to enjoy. An interactive nature trail complete with informational signage explaining various flora located throughout the park is one of the interesting activities for visitors.
Tent camping, small cabins, a pole tent and teepee are among the sites available for rent.
Right now, the lake amenities have been put on hold until the weather warms back up again. Kayaks and pedal boats are among the fun things to do in the lake, along with fishing and swimming.
What looks like a pond at the resort is an actual glacially formed three-acre lake.
“This is about a 100 foot lake. It’s a natural lake where the bottom has not been determined,” said Larsen.
The lake is stocked with trout, bass, and catfish, and no license is needed for the catch and release fishing activity.
More information can be found by visiting the website bluelakervresort.com and Facebook at Blue Lake RV, or by calling 208-946-3361.