Brush Lake Picnic Area

Open

This is a day-use picnic area only; no overnight camping is permitted. The site is open May through October. No fees required.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition

This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region

It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Twentymile Leonia Forest Service Road 408 Closure

The purpose of this order is for public safety during repair operations on a washed-out section of NFS Road 408.

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

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