Accessible via forest roads, Kalispell Island Shady Campground sits on Priest Lake within Kaniksu National Forest under US Forest Service management. The established campground provides a forested setting on the island, requiring boat access to reach the sites. Several other Kalispell Island campgrounds operate nearby, including Kalispell Island West Shores Campground and Kalispell Island Three Pines Campground, both less than a mile south. Campers should plan for boat transportation and pack all necessary supplies, as the island location limits resupply options.
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Map & DirectionsKalispell Island Shady Campground is located in Idaho near Nordman
Public CampgroundCoordinates
48.57433654 N
116.898419 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 10/6/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 1 hr 46 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 30 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs 15 min from Wenatchee, WA
