Priest River

Overview

Priest River Campground is situated on the banks of Priest River, shaded by firs, cedars and pines, just upstream from the confluence of the Pend Oreille River. Recreation Water activities are popular at the campground including kayaking, fishing and swimming.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

20 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

208-437-3133

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Priest River, 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

• Riley CreekHike · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• North GateTrailhead · 8.3 mi from campShow on map
• Stewardship TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 11.1 mi from campShow on map
• Trapper's TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 11.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

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• Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 16.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

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• Stewart's LoopHike · 0.4 mi long · 18.2 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bear GrassBike ride · 4.4 mi long · Moderate · 17.6 mi from campShow on map
• Screech OwlBike ride · 0.8 mi long · Moderate · 18.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Service RoadBike ride · 1.6 mi long · Moderate · 18.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Upper GRRBike ride · 0.8 mi long · Moderate · 18.2 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Scenic sights

• Gold Cup MountainPeak · 4,541 ft · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• Horn MountainPeak · 2,864 ft · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mission FallsWaterfall · 16.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Schweitzer Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 18.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and 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.