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.
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
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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