Outlet
Outlet is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.49882, -116.89337
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234740
About Outlet
Outlet campground is located on the southwest shore of Priest Lake near the headwaters of Priest River. Campers come to Outlet for sunshine, fishing, boating, kayaking, and the breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Natural Features: Outlet campground is situated at an elevation of 2,500 feet on Priest Lake. The lake is one of three largest and most beautiful lakes in the Idaho Panhandle, and reaches 300 feet in depth and covers 25,000 acres. The worlds largest Mackinaw trout was caught here in 1963. Upper Priest Lake is part of the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The entire shoreline of Upper Priest Lake is either the State of Idaho or federal ownership, and is administered as a scenic area. While visiting Priest Lake, watch for moose, black bear, wolves, deer, elk, and eagles, among others. Recreation: Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and power boating on Priest Lake and up the 2.5 mile Thorofare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car. Fishing, swimming, bird and wildlife viewing are popular activities, as well. Beach Trail #48 runs through Outlet campground and stretches northward along an 8-mile scenic part of Priest Lake. Motorcycle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail, and John Wayne Trail. Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River, and Chipmunk Rapids. Facilities: Outlet campground
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 187 designated routes (384 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Outlet at Priest Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Osprey Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Osprey | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Outlet At Priest Lake | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Binarch-004 | National forest camping area | 2.1 mi | — | — |
Open Outlet in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.