Plowboy Campground
Opens in June for the 2026 season and operates through September. First-come, first-served; no reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM 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 ...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
Plowboy Campground occupies a secluded position on the southwest shores of Upper Priest Lake in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The campground provides access to the pristine Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, with majestic views of the rugged Selkirk Crest. Five individual campsites are available, each furnished with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage box. This is a true backcountry experience: the campground is accessible only by boat from Priest Lake or by hiking the Navigation Trail. No potable water is available, so campers must pack in all drinking water. The campground operates on a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy for all garbage. Vault toilets are provided. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Glass bottles are prohibited on the beach, and no bathing or dishwashing is permitted in the lake. The maximum stay is 14 days, with a limit of 8 people per site. Leashed pets are welcome.
Directions
Southeast end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat from Priest Lake or by hiking the Navigation Trail from Navigation Trailhead #291.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
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 Plowboy Campground | |
| Idaho Panhandle NF Alerts |
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