Outlet At Priest Lake
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Outlet campground has three loops, two upper view sections and one lower lake-side section. Roadways and parking spurs are fully paved. There are RV and tent sites (two of which are walk-in tent sites). Campsites vary from very large, capable of parking an RV and a boat trailer, to small, camper size, with lake side and lake view sites. Some of the sites are heavily wooded, while some are found in opened areas.
Campground amenities include swimming beach, water hydrants and accessible flush toilets. Garbage service is available in bearproof cans. A public dump station is located 5-miles North of the campground, at Upper Luby Bay, on Highway 57.
Need to Know
Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee. If that fee is not paid with your reservation, it will be collected on site (cash or check only). Maximum two vehicles per site.
- Be bear aware, keep all food and drinks locked inside your vehicle when not in use. Remove all food items from the area after eating.
- Maximum boat length is 20 feet.
Your reserved site will be held until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and will be given to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.
There is no overflow parking at this location. Please only bring what will fit inside the site dimensions.
- No electric hookups at this facility.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Outlet campground is situated at an elevation of 2,500 feet on Priest Lake. The lake is one of three largest and most beautiful lakes in the Idaho Panhandle, and reaches 300 feet in depth and covers 25,000 acres. The world's largest Mackinaw trout was caught here in 1963.
Upper Priest Lake is part of the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The entire shoreline of Upper Priest Lake is either the State of Idaho or federal ownership, and is administered as a scenic area.
While visiting Priest Lake, watch for moose, black bear, wolves, deer, elk, and eagles, among others.
Nearby Attractions
Kalispell boat launch is the closest public boat launch, located about 7.5 miles north of the campground.
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 Rapids.
Contact Information
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5538 W. Lakeshore Road Priest River ID 83856
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 03, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
