Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Plowboy Campground
Plowboy Campground near Priest River, ID, is surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Priest Lake and the Kaniksu National Forest.
Description
US Forest Service
Kaniksu National Forest
Photo of the thorofare which connects Upper Priest Lake to Priest Lake and provides access to Upper Priest Lake campgrounds.Plowboy Campground is loacted on the southwest shores of Upper Priest Lake, with majestic views of the Selkirk Crest. Five campsites are furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage boxes. Plowboy is easily accessed by boat or by the Navigation Trail. Please note that this campground has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy on all garbage.
Location
Plowboy Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
Southwest end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat or trail.
Coordinates
48.76892 N
116.87728 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Plowboy Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 37 min from Spokane
- 4 hrs 20 min from Lewiston
- 5 hrs 6 min from Wenatchee
