Navigation Campground

Navigation Campground offers basic amenities for wilderness campers. The site features vault toilets, picnic tables, and several rocky beaches with boat access. The campground has designated areas for hammock camping and tent sites. Due to its remote nature, there are no hookups, running water, or other developed facilities. Visitors should prepare to pack in all supplies and pack out all trash.

Navigation Campground is located at the northern end of Upper Priest Lake, not on the main Priest Lake. This isolated campground is not accessible by car but requires either a hike or boat access. It sits in a remote setting that offers a peaceful alternative to the busier areas of the lower lake, providing visitors with a true wilderness experience.

Navigation Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservation system. Due to its remote location requiring either hiking or boating to access, the campground typically has good availability even when the drive-up sites on lower Priest Lake are full. For current information about any permit requirements or usage fees, contact the managing agency before your trip. The campground's isolation often means you might have the entire area to yourself, especially on weekdays.

Navigation Campground is an excellent access point for Upper Priest Lake as it's situated directly on the northern end of this more secluded body of water. The campground can be reached via a 9-mile round trip hike from Beaver Creek campground on the main Priest Lake following the Navigation Trail. This location offers perfect solitude for exploring Upper Priest Lake, away from the crowds of the lower lake, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter wilderness experience.