Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Trapper Creek Campground
Trapper Creek Campground near Priest River, Idaho, is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of trees and underbrush. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Priest Lake and the Selkirk Mountains, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Trapper Creek Campground is located on the northeast shore of Upper Priest Lake. It has five sites with beautiful views of Plowboy Mountain, all furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage boxes. Please note that this campground has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy on all garbage.
Location
Trapper Creek Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
Northeast end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat or trail.
Coordinates
48.79778 N
116.89069 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
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 Trapper Creek Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 33 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 2 hrs 41 min from Spokane
- 4 hrs 25 min from Lewiston
- 5 hrs 10 min from Wenatchee