Navigation Campground
Designated camping season is June through September. No fees required. First-come, first-served only. No potable water available. Pack out all trash. Bear-proof food storage required April 1 through December 1.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM 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 Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency ...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 12th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM 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 Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency 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 11th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Navigation Campground occupies a scenic position on the northwest shore of Upper Priest Lake, part of the protected Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The campground offers four primitive sites, each furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof storage box. Majestic views of the Selkirk Crest provide a dramatic backdrop for this backcountry camping experience. Access to Navigation Campground requires either boating up Upper Priest Lake or hiking the Navigation Trail. There is no road access to Upper Priest Lake. The designated camping season runs from June through September, though the area may be physically accessible outside these dates. Campers should bring all drinking water as none is available on site. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no trash service. Bear-proof food storage is mandatory under the Idaho Panhandle Seasonal Food Storage Order, which runs April through December annually. The remote setting rewards visitors with solitude, excellent birding opportunities, and access to pristine wilderness.
Directions
Northwest end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible only by boat or via Navigation Trail. No road access to Upper Priest Lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 443-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Navigation Campground | |
| Idaho Panhandle NF Alerts |
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