Outlet At Priest Lake

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Priest River, ID, ID

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$60 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (69 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Kalispell boat launch is the closest public boat launch, located about 7.5 miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and power boating on Priest Lake and up the 3.5 mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Pri

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/outlet-at-priest-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Outlet campground sits on the southwest shore of Priest Lake with breathtaking views of the Selkirk Mountains, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and access to the 3.5-mile thoroughfare leading to Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. Campers consistently praise it as a beautiful, well-maintained lakeside location with clean facilities.

Wildlife alert: Moose present in area. Also bald eagles, canada jays, garter snakes, and western painted turtles.

Insider tips for Outlet At Priest Lake: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. No showers available; plan accordingly or visit nearby town facilities. Yellow jackets can be severe; avoid cooking meat if possible and take precautions during warmer months. Upper Priest Lake is not accessible by car; plan boat or kayak access via the 3.5-mile thoroughfare.

Skip Outlet At Priest Lake if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require shower facilities—flushing toilets only.. You're traveling outside May-October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Outlet At Priest Lake: May-June — One reviewer noted 'should go early in the season' to avoid crowds at this federal campground that requires early booking.. September-October — Campground operates May through October; early season visitation recommended to secure sites and avoid peak yellow jacket activity reported by campers..

Nearby campgrounds: Osprey (PRIEST RIVER, ID), Luby Bay (PRIEST RIVER, ID), Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground (Priest River, ID), Kalispell Island Boat-In Campground (Priest River, ID).