Outlet at Priest Lake

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

435-245-6521

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Outlet at Priest Lake, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 4.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

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• South trailhead #365Trailhead · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Hanna Flat Cedar Grove Interpretive TrailTrailhead · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lakeview Mountain TrailheadTrailhead · 7.6 mi from campShow on map
• Summit View LoopHike · 0.7 mi long · 15.6 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Stewart's LoopHike · 0.4 mi long · 15.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bear GrassBike ride · 4.4 mi long · Moderate · 15.8 mi from campShow on map
• Colburn LakeBike ride · 1.2 mi long · Moderate · 16.1 mi from campShow on map
• Service RoadBike ride · 1.6 mi long · Moderate · 16.3 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Moffitt's EdgeBike ride · 0.9 mi long · Hard · 16.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Binarch MountainPeak · 4,167 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Outlet MountainPeak · 3,501 ft · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Hunt FallsWaterfall · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mission FallsWaterfall · 6.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail.

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• South Baldy LookoutViewpoint · 11.8 mi from camp

  Noted on Colville NF's website as a "popular day trip" from the South Skookum Camp. OpenStreetMap

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Climbing and snow sports

• Schweitzer Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 16.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.