DISTILLERY BAY
No official documentation found for this campground through USFS, Recreation.gov, or Idaho state park resources. The site may be an informal dispersed camping area, known locally by a different name, or no longer operational.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
About
Distillery Bay is a remote location on Priest Lake, surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Often called Idaho's crown jewel, Priest Lake offers stunning natural beauty with clear waters and dense forests of hemlock and cedar. The bay is accessed via the Priest Lake Lakeshore Trail, making it ideal for those seeking a more primitive and secluded camping experience away from developed facilities. The area sits at approximately 2,500 feet elevation and provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, and water activities on the 25,000-acre Priest Lake. The surrounding forests are home to diverse wildlife, and the Selkirk Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the pristine lake waters.
Directions
From Clark Fork, drive south on Road 278 (Johnson Creek Road) for approximately 30 miles to reach the campground. Alternatively, by boat, the site is located on the west shore of Lake Pend Oreille, about 10 miles south of Garfield Bay.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
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| Big Rig Friendly | — |
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Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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