Priest Lake, Idaho

Priest Lake is located in the northernmost pandhandle of Idaho. There are several large private resorts on the lake including, Kaniksu Resort, Hills Resort, and Elkins Resort. Its size is 36.46 sq mi.

Check out local things to do such as local golfing (Priest Lake Golf & Tennis Club, Ranch Club Golf Course and Prairie Falls Golf Club), water sports (Red Line Rentals, Alpine Ski and Alpine Shop), hiking (Hanna Flast Nature Trail, Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail and White Pine Scenic Drive).

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Hiking Trails:
Hanna Flast Nature Trail
Chipmunk Rapids National Recreation Trail
White Pine Scenic Drive

Water Sports:
Red Line Rentals, 2915 Saltese, Post Falls, ID 83854
Alpine Ski, 166 Village Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Alpine Shop, 213 Church Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

State Parks
Round Lake State Park, Idaho
Heyburn State Park, Idaho
Priest Lake State Park Indian Creek Unit, Idaho
Priest Lake State Park Lionhead Unit, Idaho
Mowry State Park, Idaho

Fishing Guides and Charters
Russell Pond, St. Maries 83861

Fishing Regulations and license information
Idaho Fish and Game Department
Idaho Fishing Licenses

Gift Shops
Linquist Gifts, 1723 East Latah Street, Rathdrum, ID 83858
Aspen Leaf Floral & Gift, 6600 West Commercial Park Avenue Suite B, Rathdrum, ID 83858
Marketplace Antiques & Gifts, 502 Church Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

Closest Cities
Boise, Idaho

Closest Airports
CDA Coeur d'Alene Airport, Idaho
Boise Air Terminal / Gowen Field, Idaho

Regional Airports
Priest River Muni Airport, Idaho
Eckhart Intl Airport, Idaho
Lake Pend Oreille Seaplane Base, Idaho

Local Events for Priest River, ID
Jun 22,2013: Celebrate Family Fun Run
All Day: . Join us in beautiful North Idaho for a scenic walk/run to build strong families! This out-and-back course begins at the historic Settlement

Priest Lake is a couple of hours drive from Spokane, we go there every summer. The resorts located along it are very nice and comfortable. Aaron
Must see lake for all, lots of stuff going on here during summer months. Arnold

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Campgrounds

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Map of Priest Lake, Idaho

Restaurants in the vicinity

Chimney Rock Cafe

Waterfront the at Blue Diamond Marina

Priest Lake Marina

Marina Bar & Grill

LA Rosa Mexican

Hotels in the vicinity

Eagle's Nest Motel

River Country Motel & RV

Selkirk Motel

Whispering Waters Bed & Breakfast

Inn at Priest Lake Resort & Conference Center

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