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Campsites
There are 27 RV and tent camping sites total. Two of the sites are walk in tent sites. The remainder of the sites could be used by either RV or tent campers. Most have large driveways.
Water
There is pressurized water throughout the campground.
Restroom
There are flushing toilets.
Pets
Must be on a leash.
Handicap Access
The toilets are handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
The nearest RV Dumping station is at Upper Luby Bay Campground.
Phone Service
We had reception on our AT cell phones but there is no pay phone at the campground.
Garbage Services
There is garbage service available in "Bearwise" cans.
Fishing
There is access to Priest Lake at the campground or one could drive to other locations. Priest River is only a short drive away.
Boating
There is not a boat ramp or dock here but it is a short drive up the lake past Luby Bay to the Fish and Game boat ramp.
Recreation
The big attraction here is Priest Lake for fishing and boating. The area is beautiful! I am sure many people come to hike the trails in the surrounding mountains. There is a beach with a roped off swimming area. When we were there, the lake was high so the beach was underwater. I'm sorry we don't have pictures of the swim area.
Wildlife
Deer could easily be seen in the campground in the morning or evening. This is bear country so take the normal precaution with your food and waste.
Fee Schedule
Most sites in Outlet Campground are $16.00 with $8.00 for your extra vehicle. Sites 3, 4, 5 and 23 through 27 are $18.00 plus $8.00 for an extra vehicle because they are on the lake.
Reservations
You may reserved through recreation.gov.
Fees & Res.
You may reserved through recreation.gov. Most sites in Outlet Campground are $16.00 with $8.00 for your extra vehicle. Sites 3, 4, 5 and 23 through 27 are $18.00 plus $8.00 for an extra vehicle because they are on the lake.
Outlet Campground
π Priest Lake Area
π 48.499576,-116.893327
β° 2,547 ft
Outlet Campground near Outlet Bay on Priest Lake offers a variety of settings. There are a few sites on Priest Lake but most are on the wooded slope above the lake. About half of the camping sites are heavily wooded, while the other half have been thinned, leaving a much more open environment. There is a picnic table and fire ring at each site. I found the campground to be poorly maintained. Broken tables, trees fallen through campsites and when I tested the water it ran dark rusty water for about 30 seconds. The sink in the bathroom was very rust stained. The roads and driveways are paved but the pavement has not been maintained and is falling apart. To be fair, I saw a lack of maintenance while my wife saw "rustic". We visited in late June and the campground was empty. Of course, this has been a very wet spring so maybe campers are holding out for warmer weather.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Priest River, Idaho, follow Hwy 57 north for 26 miles. Turn right on Outlet Bay Rd for .3 miles. Take a slight left on W. Lakeshore Rd and travel .4 miles to the campground on your right.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.