Priest Lake State Park - Idaho

Address:Coolin Road, off Hwy. 57
Coolin, Idaho
Tel: (208) 443-2200

The activities and recreation at this fantastic State Park are all about the 300-foot deep lake, whose clear water is fed by crisp, cascading mountain streams. Surrounded by sky-high mountains, Priest Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, or basking in the sun and soaking in the scenery and mountain air. Surrounding the lake, which takes its name from the Jesuit priests who used to frequent here, are dense forests filled with deer, black bears, and moose. Those who decide to take advantage of the park's 151 campsites will likely spot some of the amazing wildlife here and will enjoy the swimming area, basketball courts and amenities. Whether you spend the day or the night, Priest Lake is sure to please!

Priest Lake State Park lies just 30 miles from the Canadian Border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and mile-high mountains, Priest Lake State Park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake, a 19-mile long, over 300 foot deep lake. Visitors to the park will enjoy the dense forests of cedar, fir and tamarack and will be able to observe the park's year round inhabitants such as the whitetail deer, black bear, moose and bald eagles. Noted for its extremely clear water, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks, the main body of Priest Lake extends north south for 19 miles. A two-mile thoroughfare connects the main lake to the remote Upper Priest Lake that is accessible only by foot, mountain bike, or boat.