Established Camping
Osprey Campground
Osprey is located near Priest River in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area features forested terrain with access to nearby lakes and rivers. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer, and visitors can explore attractions like Priest Lake and the Kaniksu National Forest.
Description
US Forest Service
Kaniksu National Forest
Overview
Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught. While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.
Recreation
Boating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summertime favorites. Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow thoroughfare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. Anglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.
Facilities
Campground roads and parking spurs are paved and facilities are accessible. Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees.
Natural Features
Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids. In winter, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities in the surrounding area.
Location
Osprey Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From I-90, turn at Post Falls Highway 41 north to Newport. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River at the junction of Highway 57 and Highway 2. Turn left at the Texaco station on Highway 57 and drive 25 miles to Outlet Bay Road. Turn right for approximately 0.5 miles and left on Lakeshore Road. There is a directional sign pointing the way to Osprey Campground.
Address
1083 W. LAKESHORE ROAD
Priest river, ID 83856
Coordinates
48.4991667 N
116.8941667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 1 hr 22 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 1 hr 30 min from Spokane
- 1 hr 30 min from Spokane
- 3 hrs 14 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 14 min from Lewiston
- 3 hrs 45 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 45 min from Missoula
