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OSPREY

Priest Lake, Idaho · USDA Forest Service

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About

Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught. While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.Boating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summertime favorites. Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow thoroughfare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. Anglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.Campground roads and parking spurs are paved and facilities are accessible. Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees.Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth.Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids. In winter, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Directions

Travel to Priest River Idaho. Head North on Hwy 57 and drive 25 miles to Outlet Bay Road. A sign on Hwy 57 will state "Turn here for Outlet Bay Campground", that is the same turn for Osprey. Turn right for approximately 0.5 miles and left on Lakeshore Road. Again follow the sign for Outlet Bay Campground. Travel on Lakeshore road for less than a mile and Osprey will be on the right hand side. There is a directional sign pointing the way to Osprey Campground.

Location

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Details

State
Idaho
City / area
Priest Lake
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Campsites
15
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$30–$32 / night
Rating
4.48 / 5 (111 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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