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This is Idaho’s 3rd largest natural lake at 23,360 acres, with 25 miles of length, 80 miles of shoreline and a depth of 400 feet.
Upper Priest Lake is connected to Priest Lake by a scenic 2.5 mile long shallow thorofare. When traveling via the thorofare to Upper Priest Lake, take it slow as there are hazards in the thorofare such as rocks and logs and the lake can be quite shallow (2-10') in some locations. This has to be one of Idaho’s most gorgeous lakes due to its remote location and beautiful high heavily forested mountains on all sides. The significant abundance of wildlife also add a great deal to Priest Lake's beauty, and make it an extremely peaceful and enjoyable place to be. There are two islands on this lake for both camping and great hiking. There are also camping facilities accessible via your car. Finding a camping site on this lake can be an issue during the busy summer season, but at other times of the year camp sites are fairly easy to get. Water skiing/Wakeboarding, and fishing are all very popular activities on this lake. This is also a great sailing lake with very consistent winds year around and lots of nice locations to anchor at.Even though this lake has a lot of rocky show, it also has many beautiful beaches. All boat launch facilities on this lake are in shallow areas so it would be very difficult to launch a fixed keelboat into this lake. Mid draft boats and keelboats with swing keels are best suited for this lake.
Pictures and info about boat launches, access points, etc. below... Fishing: For fishing info call 208-769-1414.
There are 16 launch sites on this lake, from paved launch sites to beaches that are popular to launch kayaks and canoes from. On this lake fixed keel sailboats and large power boats with deep drafts can be difficult to launch from due to the shallow depth of the launch sites.
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Priest Lake Boat Launches and Camping
There are 16 launch sites on this lake, from paved launch sites to beaches that are popular to launch kayaks and canoes from. On this lake fixed keel sailboats and large power boats with deep drafts can be difficult to launch from due to the shallow depth of the launch sites.
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Priest Lake Boat Launches and Camping
Beaver Creek S.P. portage canoe & kayak thoroughfare Access: This is a trail that kayakers and canoeist use to access the thoroughfare that leads to Upper Priest Lake from the campground parking. The trail is about a mile long. Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.742441, -116.863591
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... Portage trail to Priest Lake Thoroughfare put-in/take-out is not accessible to wheeled mobility devices. Wide dirt/gravel path to lake shoreline; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms within park but not at put-in/take-out. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Launch from bank put-in/take-out. Again the trail to this site is not accessible to wheeled mobility devices but to launch off the beach and then paddle up the thoroughfare. Sand at beach is deep; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices. With offroad tires, etc. on your wheeled mobility device it is possible to cross the beach to the water, one may need assistance; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible Tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades to beach; H2O/Water: Water normally clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available within park; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
1. Beaver Creek State Park, lake sportsman access via beaches - Beach, boat launch near launch beach (see #2), restrooms, running water, RV and tent campsites, benches and picnic tables, hiking trails, portage trail for kayakers to access the fairway to Upper Priest Lake. Directions: On HWY 57, turn Left in Nordman onto Reeder Bay Rd. / forest service road 1339, to Beaver Creek S.P.. A sign will direct you to this park. Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.735473, -116.857128
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... Wide dirt/gravel path to lake shoreline. Portage trail to Priest Lake Thoroughfare is not accessible to wheeled mobility devices; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. No developed launch. Launch from beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices. With offroad tires, etc. on your wheeled mobility device it is possible to cross the beach to the water, one may need assistance; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades; H2O/Water: Water normally clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... Wide dirt/gravel path to lake shoreline. Portage trail to Priest Lake Thoroughfare is not accessible to wheeled mobility devices; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. No developed launch. Launch from beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices. With offroad tires, etc. on your wheeled mobility device it is possible to cross the beach to the water, one may need assistance; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades; H2O/Water: Water normally clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
2. Beaver Creek Boat Launch - specified for small boat use only! boat launch only for small boats, beaches, restrooms, running water, RV and tent campsites, benches and picnic tables, hiking trails, portage trail for kayakers to access the fairway to Upper Priest Lake. Directions: On HWY 57, turn Left in Nordman onto Reeder Bay Rd./ forest service road 1339 to Beaver Creek S.P.. A sign will direct you to this park. Once at the park watch for the sign indicating the direction to launch. There is also a canoe/kayak portage launch site (go to Upper Priest Lake section to learn more). Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.731467, -116.858044
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel/dirt/sand parking at/nearby launch; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms with Beaver Campground. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Single lane sand/dirt launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand/mud/marine vegetation; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over bumpy ground; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel/dirt/sand parking at/nearby launch; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms with Beaver Campground. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Single lane sand/dirt launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand/mud/marine vegetation; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over bumpy ground; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Limited dirt parking area at launch site; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One docks and marina. No access for wheeled mobility devices. Single lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited access; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over -; H2O/Water: Water clear/murky. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Non accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One long docks with fingers. Single lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Tent and RV campsites, full/no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited access; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over grass and gravel roadway; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Primitive trail to shoreline; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. No developed launch. Launch from beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over bumpy sand/dirt ground; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Wide paved/gravel area to beach/dock; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via umbrella tables; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Docks/Marina. Double lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 5% grades over lawn/sand; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks at resort store, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Narrow dirt rough trail to shoreline; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… None. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Launch from beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: No accessible features; Terrain: Level to 6% grades over dirt rough ground; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Sidewalk along launch ramp but is not wheelchair accessible; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Docks are not wheelchair accessible. Single lane cement launch at about -7% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited access; Terrain: Level to 7% grade at launch; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
9. Kalispell Boat Launch - This is considered by many locals as the nicest and best boat launch facility on the lake due to its 3 parking lots, paved launch, dock, beach, restrooms, access path, etc. Directions: On HWY 57 after passing through the city of Priest Lake... Turn left/east onto Kalispell Bay Rd. / forest service road 237. Turn right/south onto Lake Shore Rd./Forest Service Rd. 1337. Watch for the sign for this launch facility. Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.560216, -116.925708
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Large paved parking lot (3 parking lots) with accessible designated spaces; PATHS/TRAILS... Paved developed path from upper parking lot to launch area. Wide paved path to launch, docks, and beach area; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Two accessible launch docks, one non accessible mooring dock. Double lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand along the shoreline; Terrain: Level to 7% grades over mostly paved path/parking areas; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Paved and gravel parking areas; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms in resort building. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Two large docks with slips. The dock next to the launch is accessible to wheeled mobility devices and the other dock is not. Single lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over pavement and sand; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel and mostly paved parking throughout park; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails but has paved and nice gravel roads throughout the park. Water front is not accessible to wheeled mobility device due to steps, etc.; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Launch from steep bank/beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible Tent and RV campsites, with hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand/mud/marine vegetation at shoreline; Terrain: Level to 5% grades over dirt, gravel fairly smooth ground; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Lamb Creek, ID.
12. Bishop's Bay Marina & Boat Launch - Paved launch, docks, marina with seasonal moorage available, beach, restroom, restaurant. This is Priest Lake's most southern boat launch facility on the lake. The depth at the ramp is shallow but do-able to launch a mid draft boat from. This can be a busy boat launch so be prepared to load and launch quickly. A note of caution for those launching sailboats: it would be better to launch a short distance up the road (north) at the public launch where there are no power lines near by. There is a gas station, restaurant, and food and water near this launch and marina. Directions: On HWY 57 traveling from the city of Priest River Idaho on HWY 2... Turn right/east onto Coolin Rd, into Coolin Idaho (go down the hill to where you see the water). Across from Leonard Paul store is the launch & marina. Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.480526, -116.849748ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Paved parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. However wide paved area to launch giving access to dock; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No accessible restrooms. Sorry to say the town of Coolin is void of fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One accessible dock. Single lane cement launch at about 5% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited water access; Terrain: Level to 5% grades over paved and gravel surfaces; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One docks with limited wheelchair access (old dock). Single lane cement launch at about 6% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited shore access; Terrain: Mostly level over gravel surface; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel small parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Restrooms not accessible to wheelchairs. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One dock not wheelchair accessible. Single lane cement launch at about 7% grade; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Limited shoreline access; Terrain: Level to 7% grades over gravel surface; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available at launch; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel parking area; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Restrooms not accessible to wheelchairs. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… One non accessible launch docks. Marina not fully accessible. Single lane cement launch at about 4% grade with lots of sand around it; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over gravel and sand surfaces; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Large paved parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Wide paved roads throughout the park; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Two docks (sometimes) that are partially accessible. Double lane cement launch at about 5%; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible Tent and RV campsites, with hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 5% grades paved and sand surfaces; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel, dirt, sand parking area; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Wide paved roads throughout parking area; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restrooms with in camping area not at launch site. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks/platforms. Single lane cement launch at about 5% grade. Lots of sand around and on this launch... potential to get stuck; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Accessible Tent and RV campsites, with hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Sand; Terrain: Level to 5% grades over sand/dirt/gravel; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available. Drinking water available in campground; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel/sand parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Wide large sandy beach; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… Fully accessible restroom. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… Might be two docks... might because sometimes the docks are lying on the beach, not extended out in the water. Launch from very sandy beach; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... Tent and RV campsites, no hookups; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Lots sand; Terrain: Level to 4% grades over sand; H2O/Water: Water clear. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.19. Lion Creek Primitive Camping Area - Free Forest Service camping. Large area to camp at on mostly hard packed dirt and also within the trees. No restrooms or running water. As one drives north of E Shore Rd nearing the end of the road one will cross Lion Creek, and right after on the right/east there is a unnamed well traveled gravel/dirt road that enters the primitive camp area. On the left/west is the entrance to Lion Head State Park and boat launch, if you continue north a short distance one will see Lion Head beach on the left/west. To access restrooms and running water nearby drive or walk down to Lion Head beach park area. One does not have to enter the park with your vehicle, simply park along E. Shore Rd. near the beach and walk into the park. Directions: On HWY 57 traveling from the city of Priest River Idaho on HWY 2... Turn right/east onto Coolin Rd. In Coolin Idaho turn right/east onto E. Shore Rd. Watch for the signs to Lion Head State Park park. Opposite/right/east side of the road to entrance of Lion Head State Park is the gravel/dirt road to the primitive camping area. Maps: View interactive google map above or visit google.com/maps type in GPS coordinates 48.744508, -116.832798
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel/sand parking lot; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails. Wide large sandy beach; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No restrooms but fully accessible restroom within Lion Head State Park Beach. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No docks and launches, etc. Accessible launch and possible docks if park installed their move-able docks; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed access for wheeled mobility devices; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No sensory tactile markers for those with visual and other impairments; CAMPING... No; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Lots dirt, sand, and mud when wet; Terrain: Level to 10% grades over dirt primarily; H2O/Water: Water clear in creek and lake. Water temperature in the summer can be around 60 to 70 degree, mostly 30-50 degrees. No Drinking water available, except within Lion Head State Park; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.20. Kent Creek Natural Water Slide - This spot is a popular natural water slide area, particularly for locals… The slick rock slide area is about 100 feet or less in length, and 30 to 50 feet wide. It is best to slide here during the summer when the water is not so swift. DO NOT slide during spring runoff ( YOU WILL DIE). Use a bag on your bottom to reduce abrasions and to make you slide better. The slide area over time can change and particularly expose roots sticking out into the slide area, so check the slide area and make sure the area you slide is free of roots, rocks, etc. Also check the line (rope/strap) at the end of the slide that helps prevent one from sliding off the end of the slide that abruptly drops off. The earlier in the year, the deeper and swifter the water is, the more likely your momentum will trying to shoot you off the end of the slide, thus the need to slide when the water is shallower and slower, and the need for a strong line/rope/strap. Its a good idea to bring your own line of about 500 feet to ensure the line is strong. Slide at your own risk. If you hike further up the creek from the slide and you will find some small waterfalls. Directions: On HWY 57 traveling from the city of Priest River Idaho on HWY 2... Turn right/east onto Coolin Rd. In Coolin Idaho turn right/east onto E. Shore Rd. Watch for the signs to Lion Head State Park park. Opposite/right/east side of the road to entrance of Lion Head State Park is the gravel/dirt road (State Forest Road #42) to the Natural Slide parking lot. It is a 5 Mile drive from the main road to the parking lot. Hiking Directions: It's 1.3 miles hike on the Pacific Northwest Trail (trail, not a road for vehicles anymore) along Lion Creek and crossing this creek to the old parking area and then another 800 to 1800 ft off and on again along Kent Creek to the slide area (depending on which path you take).
ACCESSIBILITY: PARKING... Gravel/sand parking lot. No designated accessible parking; PATHS/TRAILS... No developed paths/trails, only primitive single track trails through/over fallen trees, mud, lose rock, and large rocks; RESTROOMS/FACILITIES/SHADE… No restrooms. Shade via trees; DOCKS/LAUNCHES/PLATFORMS… No; DIRECT WATER ACCESS… No developed slide access; TRANSFER SYSTEMS... None; SENSORY... No; CAMPING... No at slide area; O.T.H.E.R… Oddities/Barriers: Lots of dirt, mud, rocks, etc; Terrain: Up 20% grades over dirt, mud, fallen trees, lose rock, and large rocks; H2O/Water: Water clear and cold year round. No Drinking water available; Environmental Conditions: Varies; Resources: Food, drinks, and gas in town of Coolin, ID.
BOATING, MARINAS, BUSINESS INFO
For current Priest Lake info go to the City of Priest Lake website at http://www.priestlake.org
PARKS
Idaho National Forest Service boating sites
There are 14 boating sites on this lake; too many to keep up with. So go to the following link to get current info - http://www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/rec/yourplace/cgguide/map.html
State Park info here http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/priestlake.aspx
There are no BLM lands on Priest Lake.
Talea Metivier, August 16, 2018 at 3:31 PM: Thank you for the compilation of information. We hope to try this lake out this season.
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