

A beach with an area enclosed by buoys for swimming can be accessed via a steep trail. The campground has 24 sites, shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Reeder Bay Campground, located on the west shore of Priest Lake, is 39 miles north of the town of Priest River. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, and if you are feeling ill, help protect other campers and our employees by staying home. Turn north (left) on Highway 57 to Nordmanģ7 miles, then turn right at Y junction and drive 3 miles to Reeder Bay.We strive diligently to keep our facilities disinfected, but cannot guarantee they are 100% free of coronavirus. Learn more about gear rental options for your trip Driving Directionsįrom I-90 at Post Falls, turn north onto Highway 41 to Newport. IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORES ID Phone Numberįor campground inquiries, please call: 43 Rental Options Hike the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail which passes through alder, pine, young cedar and open hillsides of brush, providing memorable scenic views throughout the journey.Īnglers seek Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, as well as kokanee salmon, on the lake and nearby Priest River. Wake boarding, jet skiing, bird watching and canoeing are among the many activities campers enjoy. The Upper Priest Lake Trail takes hikers and mountain bikers to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, which can also be accessed by boat. Nearby AttractionsĮxplore the extensive trail system around the lake. Priest Lake is noteworthy for its incredibly clear waters, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks.Ī variety of wildlife inhabits the surrounding area, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions. The lake spans 19 miles in length and reaches a depth of 300 feet. The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Priest Lake, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. SCRS & policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date.


Click here to learn more about the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.All sites are reservable and are shown online. No First Come First Served sites available. Be bear aware keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.

If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced.Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only). Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee.Amenities include a pressurized water system with hydrants, flush toilets and overflow gravel parking areas. Reeder Bay boasts accessible facilities and paved roads and parking spurs. Campers visit Reeder for its incredible beach that slopes down into the refreshing, clear lake. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Reeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake.
