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Open mid-May through late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. 14-day stay limit enforced per 30-day period. Bear-aware food storage 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

Upper Smith Fire Closure - Pyramid Pass Trail

The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire and suppression activities as part of planned operations for the Upper Smith fire burning in the area. The order temporarily closes the Pyramid Pass Trail #13 from Forest Service Road 634 (Trout Creek) to the junction…

About

Osprey Campground sits on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the rugged Selkirk Mountains and reaches depths of 300 feet. The campground's 15 standard nonelectric sites feature paved roads and parking spurs, with flush toilets, potable water from a hand pump, fire rings, and picnic tables naturally shaded by towering trees. Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and wakeboarding are summertime favorites at Priest Lake. Boaters often head north on the lake to traverse the narrow thoroughfare reaching Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. Anglers frequently catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout as well as kokanee salmon. Wildlife in the area includes moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions, deer, and the osprey for which the campground is named. Nearby, the Chipmunk Rapids Trail traverses along Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River, and Chipmunk Rapids. A 14-day stay limit is strictly enforced per 30-consecutive-day period.

Directions

From I-90, take Highway 41 north at Post Falls to Newport, WA. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River. At the junction of Highway 57 and Highway 2, turn left and drive 26 miles to Outlet Bay Road. Turn right for approximately 0.5 mile, then turn left on W. Lakeshore Road. Proceed 1 mile to Osprey Campground on the right.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $32

Vehicle

Max RV Length 64ft
Max Trailer Length 64ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (435) 245-6521

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Interpretive Sign at Osprey Campground
Osprey Campground
Priest Lake from Osprey Campground
Trail at Osprey Campground
Priest Lake thru the trees
Flowers at Osprey Campground

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