Outlet At Priest Lake

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Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Idaho Panhandle National Forests Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Season: Mid May to Late September Status: none Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov . Overview Outlet campground is located on the southwest shore of Priest Lake at the headwaters of Priest River. Campers come to Outlet for sunshine, fishing, boating, kayaking, and the breathtaking views of the rugged Selkird Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Recreation Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and power boating on Priest Lake and up the 3.5 mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car. Fishing, swimming, bird and wildlife viewing are popular activities, as well. Beach Trail #48 runs through Outlet campground and stretches northward along an 8-mile scenic part of Priest Lake. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail, and John Wayne Trail. Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River, and Chipmunk… Getting there: Physical Address: Priest River, ID 83856 From I-90; Turn at Post Falls Highway 41 north to Newport, WA. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River. At the junction of Highway 57 and Highway 2, turn left. Drive 26 miles to Outlet Bay Road. Turn right for approximately 0.5 mile. Turn left on Lake Shore Road. Proceed 0.5 mile to Outlet Campground on the right. Phone: 435-245-6521 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234740 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc., Recreation.gov