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Outlet Campground

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Kaniksu National Forest sits in Idaho's northern panhandle, and Outlet Campground occupies a spot along the shore of Priest Lake, managed by the US Forest Service as part of that broader national forest system. The campground runs from mid-May through mid-September and can accommodate rigs up to 70 feet, making it one of the more accessible sites for larger vehicles among the campgrounds near Kaniksu National Forest. Access is flexible: campers can drive in, walk in, or arrive by boat, though reviewers note there is no trailer parking and no obvious anchoring spot for boats.

Sites sit close together, which limits privacy, and the lake frontage is a small, rocky shoreline reached by a short descent rather than a sandy beach. Campers familiar with Priest Lake often compare it unfavorably to nearby spots like Hill's or Luby Bay for swimming and lake access. That said, the campground has flush toilets, running water, and bathrooms that multiple reviewers describe as clean. Osprey Campground is nearby for those wanting to compare options along this stretch of the lake.

Cleanliness has been the most consistent topic across reviews, with opinions ranging widely depending on the visit. "Really quiet, nice space in between sites," notes jm, though another reviewer described a notably unpleasant experience with site conditions on a different stay. Reservations are available, pets are welcome, and dog-friendly campgrounds near Kaniksu National Forest give travelers additional options if this location doesn't fit. Outlet works best as a functional base for exploring Priest Lake rather than a destination in itself.

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Map & DirectionsOutlet Campground is located in Idaho near Coolin

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48.49900033 N
116.89200018 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

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ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

1 hr 23 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
1 hr 31 min from Spokane, WA
3 hrs 15 min from Lewiston, ID
3 hrs 50 min from Missoula, MT

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Many campers appreciated the clean bathroom facilities and quiet atmosphere, though multiple visitors reported concerns about cramped site spacing. One reviewer had a particularly poor experience with site cleanliness and odors.

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Saraj B.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2025

Decent Spot

Outlet Campground is a fine place to spend a weekend, but if you’re familiar with Priest Lake, you’ll notice it’s not quite as spacious or scenic as some of the other campgrounds in the area. The sites are a bit close together, so there’s not a ton of privacy, and the beach is more of a small, rocky shoreline down a short hill. There are much better and larger beaches down the road at Hill’s or Luby Bay.

I had hoped to bring a boat, but there’s no trailer parking or good spot to anchor, so I decided to skip it this time. That said, the campground does have clean bathrooms with running water and flush toilets.

If you're looking for something quieter with better lake access, there are other spots around Priest Lake I’d probably choose first. Still, Outlet works if you’re in a pinch or just want a quick nature getaway.

Month of VisitJuly

Jessica B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2023

Literally stinks

I’ve been camping at Priest for 30 years now and can honestly say this is the grungiest, stinkiest spot i’ve ever seen at this lake. The sites are super close together, it looks like someone hack-job attempted to do some clear cutting with zero attempt to cleanup and it literally smells as though the last camper dumped a weeks worth of black water all over our site. I’ll never book this spot again

Site18

Month of VisitAugust

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2021

First camping trip in RV

Nice little campground by the water. Really quiet, nice space in between sites. Bathrooms are okay.

Site22

Month of VisitSeptember

Kris F.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 16, 2018

Little gem on the lake

Wow! What a find! My daughter and I booked site 11 unseen and we jumped for joy when we drove up. A tiny little piece of beach, huge tent/picnic area. The only problem was people walking thru your site to the house next to the campground. Couldn’t figure that out and thinking it was random. Close enough to clean bathroom and the hosts were super friendly.

Site11

Month of VisitJuly