Schweitzer Mountain Resort is nestled at the base of the Selkirk Mountains, in the Idaho panhandle, and overlooks Lake Pend Oreille - one of the largest freshwater lakes in the West. The resort is 86 miles outside of Spokane, Washington and about 45 miles south of the Canadian border. The town of Sandpoint, Idaho is just 11 miles away.
Schweitzer is the perfect destination in the winter or summer, and a great rest stop for those traveling to Glacier National Park, Banff Provincial Park or south to the Sawtooths.
For driving directions up to Schweitzer:
- Take Hwy 95 North in Coeur d'Alene (Exit #12 off of I-90)
- Go north for 35 miles toward Sandpoint
- Cross the Long Bridge, over Lake Pend Oreille
- Follow the main thorough-fare through town, and stay on Hwy 95
- Turn left onto Schweitzer Cut-Off Road (corner of Burger King and the Schweitzer Conoco Station)
- Turn right at the "T" intersection onto North Boyer Road
- Turn left at the "Welcome to Schweitzer" Sign
- Follow the road up the mountain for 9 miles
- Stay in the center lane and pull right in for parking
