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Best GMC Vehicles for Camping Near Spokane & Coeur d'Alene

Pair your adventure with the perfect GMC and discover Inland Northwest's hidden gems

GMC Sierra 1500 at Riverside State Park

Local Insight: The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area offers over 80 miles of trails at Riverside State Park alone, plus backcountry routes through the Selkirk Mountains and Panhandle National Forest. We've matched each GMC model with ideal local adventures.

1. GMC Canyon AT4: Trail-Ready Compact

The 7,700-lb towing capacity and off-road suspension make the Canyon AT4 perfect for accessing backcountry campsites.

Perfect For These Local Adventures:

  • Penn Trail Loop (6.3 miles) - Technical single-track near Coeur d'Alene
  • Bead Lake (27.3 miles) - Forested gravel roads perfect for overlanding
  • Riverside State Park ORV Area - 600 acres of beginner-friendly terrain

Why Locals Choose It: Narrow trails like Blue Creek (499) require a nimble truck - the Canyon's 212.7" length fits where full-sizes can't.

GMC Canyon on forest trail
Sierra 1500 at Bowl and Pitcher campground

2. GMC Sierra 1500: Family Adventure Hub

With 13,200 lbs max towing, the Sierra 1500 comfortably hauls travel trailers to area campgrounds.

Top Local Camping Destinations:

  • Bowl and Pitcher Campground - Riverside sites with iconic swinging bridge
  • Lake Spokane Campground - 9 boat-in sites accessible via the Sierra's 4WD
  • CDA-Hayden Lake View Route (45 miles) - Scenic paved/gravel touring

Local Tip: The MultiPro Tailgate doubles as a seating area at the Nine Mile Recreation Area's lakeside picnic spots.

3. GMC Sierra 2500HD: Heavy-Duty Explorer

With 18,500 lbs towing, this beast handles fifth-wheel campers on mountain passes like Mt Spokane via IEP Backroads (14.8 mile logging route).

Conquer These Challenging Routes:

  • NF-2550 (HooDoo) - 25.7-mile crossing with 5,119' elevation
  • Chewelah-Clayton - 53.5-mile mixed-surface expedition
  • Equestrian Area Trails - 9 horse-friendly miles at Riverside

Pro Tip: The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is essential for descending from Mt. Hoodoo's viewpoints safely.

Sierra 2500HD on mountain trail

Essential Spokane Area Camping Resources

State Parks

  • • Riverside State Park
  • • Mount Spokane State Park
  • • Farragut State Park (ID)

Trail Systems

  • • Canfield Mountain Trails
  • • Iller Creek Conservation Area
  • • Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail

Campgrounds

  • • Liberty Lake Regional Park
  • • Heyburn State Park (ID)
  • • Priest Lake Recreation Area

Ready to Explore the Inland Northwest?

Our team at GMC of Riverfront Park knows these trails personally - we'll help outfit your vehicle with the right packages and accessories for your adventures.