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Priest Lake State Park

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With its crystal-clear waters, amazing recreational opportunities and waterfront campgrounds, Priest Lake State Park is considered a jewel of the Northwest. Cool off in the lake and relax on the beach after backpacking through the Selkirk Range, or hunt for summer huckleberries on the surrounding slopes.

In the winter, the park’s Indian Creek Unit welcomes Nordic skiers and snowshoers on multiple loop trails that offer changing scenery and both easy and challenging terrain. Try the Viewpoint Trail for great views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Resources
Priest Lake State Park
Three women paddling a red canoe across tree-lined Priest Lake at Priest Lake State Park.
Indian Creek Bay, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Aerial view of Indian Creek Bay at Priest Lake, surrounded by forest in Priest Lake State Park.
Indian Creek Bay, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A metal sign of the outline of Idaho that reads "Priest Lake State Park Indian Creek Unit," with a forest in the background.
Priest Lake State Park Sign, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A view of Priest Lake through a forest of trees and tree-covered inlets and mountains in the background.
Priest Lake, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Several people relaxing on the beach and playing in the water at Priest Lake in Priest Lake State Park.
Swimming, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A group of people riding a jet boat across Priest Lake at Priest Lake State Park, and a forest of tall trees in the background..
Jet boating, Priest Lake State Park, Coolin. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

Things to Know

  • Single-day park entry fees range from $7 to $14 per vehicle, with additional fees for camping.
  • Reservations for stays (campsites, cabins, etc.) within Idaho’s state parks can be made toll-free by phone at 1-888-922-6743 or online.
  • Pets are welcome in most Idaho State Parks, but some parks prohibit them in some cabins and yurts, and they are prohibited from beaches.
  • Learn about the adventures you can experience at Priest Lake State Park from a park ranger in the Ranger Talks video series.
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