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Priest Lake State Park, ID

Status: Open through Fri Dec 31 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Tue Nov 09 2010   Later Dates

Description

Just 30 miles from the Canadian Border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains lies Priest Lake State Park.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and mile-high mountains, Priest Lake State Park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake, a 19-mile, 300+ foot deep lake.

Visitors to the park will enjoy the dense forests of cedar, fir and tamarack and will be able to observe the parks year round inhabitants such as the whitetail deer, black bear, moose and osprey.

Noted for its extremely clear water, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks, the main body of Priest Lake extends north-south 19 miles and is connected by a 2 mile thoroughfare to the remote Upper Priest Lake, accessible only by foot or boat.

Since the time of the original Indian settlers and the Jesuit Priests of the 1800s, Priest Lake has offered a diversity of activities, and todays park visitors can enjoy many interests ranging from boating and fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Admin Service, Copying
  • Admin Service, Faxing
  • Amphitheater
  • Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
  • Bath House
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Cabins
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Canoeing
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Sales
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fishing River
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Grills
  • Grocery Store
  • Group/Community Facility
  • Hang Gliding
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Horseshoes
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Jet Skiing
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Lake
  • Laundry
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Meeting Hall
  • Moorage
  • Nature Study
  • Newspapers
  • Parasailing
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs, History
  • Programs, Instructional
  • Programs, Nature
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Ranger Station
  • Recreation Programs
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Bait and Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Retail, Supplies
  • River/Stream
  • Sail Boarding
  • Sail Boating
  • Scuba Diving
  • Sightseeing
  • Skiing - Water
  • Snorkeling
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking Easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Volleyball
  • Volleyball Net
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Park Lake
  • Water Access, River/Stream
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildflower
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Windsurfing/Sailboarding
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Marina
  • Motel
  • Propane
  • Rent Boats
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Rent Jet Skis
  • Rent Motor Boat
  • Rent Pedal Boat
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Airport
  • Art & Museum
  • Churches
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Maintenance, Boat
  • Maintenance, RV/Camper
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Mall
  • Medical Clinic
  • Museum
  • Rent Bicycles
  • Rock Climbing
  • Shopping
  • Town
Within 10 Miles
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Canoe Rental
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Dining
  • Emergency Services
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfall
  • Waterfall Access

Alerts and Important Information

ADA designated campsites may only be reserved and occupied by a party who can provide proof of disability upon arrival.

All yurts, cabins and group facilities are ADA accessible and do not require proof of disability upon arrival.

All facility charges allow for only one motor vehicle. All other vehicles will be assessed an extra vehicle fee of $5.00 per vehicle per day payable at the park. Towed vehicles are not considered to be an extra vehicle. Extra vehicle parking is limited. Please check with local park staff on availability and limitations.

Camping is allowed in designated areas only. All boats, trailers, rigs and motorized vehicles must fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur provided. Any equipment that does not fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur must be parked outside the campground in an area designated by the park manager. If no outside parking is available, a second campsite must be purchased.

Campfires are allowed in designated areas only!

Pets must be kept on a leash. Please check with destination park staff for local restrictions.

Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Fireworks are prohibited in all parks at all times. No Exceptions! All yurts, cabins and group facilities are ADA accessible and do not require proof of disability upon arrival. All facility charges allow for only one motor vehicle. All other vehicles will be assessed an extra vehicle fee of $5.00 per vehicle per day payable at the park. Towed vehicles are not considered to be an extra vehicle. Extra vehicle parking is limited. Please check with local park staff on availability and limitations. Camping is allowed in designated areas only. All boats, trailers, rigs and motorized vehicles must fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur provided. Any equipment that does not fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur must be parked outside the campground in an area designated by the park manager. If no outside parking is available, a second campsite must be purchased. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only! Pets must be kept on a leash. Please check with destination park staff for local restrictions. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Fireworks are prohibited in all parks at all times. No Exceptions!

Getting There:

Priest Lake State Park
314 Indian CreekPark Rd.
Coolin ID 83821

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
48.61417, -116.83056

Take Highway 57 North from Priest River.Follow Hwy 57 for 23 miles, turn right onto Dickensheet Rd. towards Coolin.

Dickensheet Unit is on the right just across the bridge over the river. Go 4 miles into the town of Coolin and turn right on the East Shore Rd., just past the Inn at Priest Lake.

Follow the East Shore Rd. 12 miles to the Indian Creek Unit, and 24 miles to the Lionhead Unit.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (208)443-2200