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Outlet Campground Site 12
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Outlet at Priest Lake

Coolin, Idaho · 2,539 ftIn Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.

Wildfire 13 mi NE: Silver, 2,593 acres, 30% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$30–$60recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
27From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
2,539 ft774 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites27

Outlet at Priest Lake lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

Overview

Outlet campground is located on the southwest shore of Priest Lake at the headwaters of Priest River. Campers come to Outlet for sunshine, fishing, boating, kayaking, and the breathtaking views of the rugged Selkird Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.Recreation

Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and power boating on Priest Lake and up the 3.5 mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car. Fishing, swimming, bird and wildlife viewing are popular activities, as well. Beach Trail #48 runs through Outlet campground and stretches northward along an 8-mile scenic part of Priest Lake. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail, and John Wayne Trail. Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River, and Chipmunk Rapids.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Outlet at Priest Lake: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain59°32°
  • ThuAreas Of Frost then Sunny64°34°
  • FriAreas Of Frost then Sunny68°38°
  • SatSlight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain62°31°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain57°34°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

48.49927, -116.89245
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Coolin
Park
Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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