Idaho Panhandle - Priest Lake

The Priest Lake area is part of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Located in the east-central part of the Columbia Plateau between the Cascade and Bitteroot Mountains, the Idaho Panhandle is one of the most spectacular scenic areas in the country. Deep blue lakes, swift raging rivers, quiet streams and high rugged mountains invite hikers, river rafters, canoeists, and nature enthusiasts of all kinds.

American Land & Leisure runs six different facilities in the Priest Lake area.

Beaver Creek Campground is located approximately 37 miles from Avery, Idaho on Priest Lake. Folks come to this scenic wooded campground to fish, hike on the many local trails, boat, swim, and enjoy the diverse local wildlife. The campground has 40 single sites and one group site. The couple who cares for this facility also looks after a local beach, day use area, and trail heads. Full hookups are available. Hours are approximately 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 60 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May through September.

Reeder Bay Campground is located 39 miles north of the town of Priest River on Priest Lake. This wooded, family oriented campground has 24 sites. Campers come here to fish, boat, hike, swim, and enjoy the local wildlife and beautiful lake views. The hosts at Reeder Bay also care for Ledgewood Day Use Area. Full hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 43 hours per week per couple during the busy season. The campground is open from May to October.

Upper Luby Bay Campground is located 28 miles north of the town of Priest River on Priest Lake. Campers come up to fish, hunt, boat and swim. This thickly wooded campground has 27 single sites. The hosts also care for Kalispell and Lower Luby day use areas, as well as the parking lot and restroom at a local museum. Full hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 45 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May to October.

The area manager for Priest Lake lives and works at Lower Luby Bay Campground. Located 28 miles north of Priest River on Priest Lake, campers come up to Lower Luby to fish, hunt, boat, swim, hike the beautiful shoreline trails, and enjoy the quiet family atmosphere. The campground has 25 single sites. Full hookups are available. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 45 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May through October.

Outlet Campground is located 27 miles from the town of Priest River on Priest River, with beautiful views of Priest Lake. Campers come to this homey family campground to swim at the beach, fish in the lake and river, hunt, and enjoy the local wildlife. It's an ideal place for large families. The campground has 27 single sites. Full hookups are available. Hours are 20 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 30 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May to October.

Osprey Campground is located 27 miles north of the town of Priest River on Priest River and Priest Lake. This forested campground has 15 single sites. Campers come here to swim at the beach, fish in the lake and river, and enjoy the beautiful views and diverse local wildlife. Full hookups are available. Hours are 20 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 25 hours per week per couple during the busy season. The campground is open from June to September.