Outlet at Priest Lake
Coolin, Idaho · 2,539 ft · In 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
- Elevation
- 2,539 ft (774 m)2,539 ft774 m
Sites27
Outlet at Priest Lake lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people25 ft
- 02Standard · up to 8 people52 ft
- 03Standard · up to 8 people50 ft
- 04Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 05Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 06Standard · up to 16 people65 ft
- 07Standard · up to 16 people70 ft
- 08Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people56 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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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
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Cell service
Report signal- 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
SeeSee all on the mapOutlet at Priest Lake Campground
Public Land · 280 ft · Coolin
Osprey
Public Land · 420 ft · Coolin
Binarch-004
Dispersed · 2.2 mi · Coolin
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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