The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area, with tours of the dam given daily during the summer. French settlers named the area "Pend Oreille," which means "ear pendant," after observing the large shell earrings worn by the Kalispell people. The area around the Lake is the traditional home of the Kalispell Indians. It is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States with depths plunging more than 1,200 ft., in some areas. Lake Pend Oreille is a glacier-carved lake surrounded by scenic mountains in the northern Idaho Panhandle.
A small picnic shelter (24 person max.) located off of the beach may be reserved by calling 20. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and showers. 37 are standard non-electric, with two walk-to sites. Springy Point Campground offers 39 shady campsites near the water. Visitors may also enjoy biking or hiking across the Long Bridge into the town of Sandpoint for a change of scenery or stroll around town.įor the bird watchers or moose watchers, a short trip up to the Pack River Area to watch wildlife provides a great day trip. A large swimming area provides visitors with comfortable access to the river's clear, clean waters. Water sports are the most popular activity at Springy Point, and with a boat ramp located on-site, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing are never far out of reach. The city of Sandpoint is just a short trip across the water and offers a marina, parks, shopping and plenty of sightseeing opportunities. There is aĭirectional sign pointing the way to Osprey Campground.Springy Point Campground is situated amid firs, cedars and pines overlooking the Pend Oreille River with views of the Cabinet and Selkirk Mountains. Turn right for approximately 0.5 miles and left on Lakeshore Road. Turn left at the Texaco station on Highway 57 and drive 25 miles to Outlet Bay Road. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River at the junction of Highway 57 and Highway 2. Learn more about gear rental options for your trip Driving Directionsįrom I-90, turn at Post Falls Highway 41 north to Newport. LAKESHORE ROAD PRIEST RIVER ID 83856 Phone Numberįor campground inquiries, please call: 43 Rental Options Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow thoroughfare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area.Īnglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon. Recreationīoating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summertime favorites. In winter, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities in the surrounding area. Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. Turn right into the entrance and stop to pay your fee. Go about one mile (stay left when the road forks) until you see the Sam Owen Campground signs. Just past East Hope near milepost 48, turn south, toward the lake, onto Peninsula Road. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given. Access from Idaho State Highway 200, the park is about 21 miles east of Sandpoint. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. SCRS & policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. All sites are reservable and are shown online. No First Come First Served sites available. Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site.Click here to learn more about the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.A fee will be charged for additional vehicles.Be bear aware keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced.Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only). Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee.
Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees.
Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.Ĭampground roads and parking spurs are paved and facilities are accessible. While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught. Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains.
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