Brush Lake Picnic Area
This is a day-use picnic area only; no overnight camping is permitted. The site is open May through October. No fees required.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 12:57PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 9th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Brush Lake Picnic Area is a day-use recreation site in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, located in the Lower Kootenai River Region near the Canadian border. The area features 4 picnic sites with vault toilets, providing a quiet spot for day visitors to enjoy the scenic lake setting. The site offers access to Brush Lake for boating, lake and ice fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Note that boat launching can become difficult in late summer and fall when water levels are low. Mountain biking is also available in the surrounding area. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. There is no potable water available, so visitors should bring their own. The area is free to use on a first-come, first-served basis and is open from May through October.
Directions
Travel 18 miles north of Bonners Ferry on US Highway 95. Turn right (southeast) onto Forest Service Road 1004 (Brush Lake Road) and continue about 3 miles to the Brush Lake Picnic Area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Brush Lake Picnic Area |
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