51 of 52 campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

1 of 52 campsites have Min Number Of People

Three Pines Group Site #29

West Shores Beach Sites #1-4

West Shores Site #1

Schneider Site #10

Schneider Site #11

Schneider Site #12

Schneider Site #13

Schneider Site #14

Silver Beach Site #15

Silver Beach Campsite #16

Silver Beach Site #16

Silver Beach Site #17

Silver Beach Site #18

Silver Beach Site #19

West Shores Site #2

Silver Beach Site #20

Silver Beach Site #21

Silver Beach Site #22

Silver Cove Site #23

Silver Cove Site #24

Silver Cove Site #25

Selkirk Site #26

Selkirk Site #28

Selkirk Site #27

Three Pines Site #28

West Shores Site #3

Three Pines Site #30

Three Pines Site #31

Three Pines Site #32

Three Pines Site #33

Three Pines Site #34

Cottonwood Site #35

Cottonwood Site #36

Rocky Point Site #37

Rocky Point Site #38

Rocky Point Site #39

West Shores Site #4

Rocky Point Site #40

Rocky Point Site #41

Rocky Point Site #42

Rocky Point Site #43

Rocky Point Site #44

North Cove Site #45

North Cove Site #46

North Cove Site #47

North Cove Site #48

North Cove Site #49

West Shores Site #5

Shady Site #50

Kalispell Vista Site #51

Kalispell Vista Site #52

West Shores Site #6

West Shores Site #7

Peninsula Site #8

Peninsula site #9

KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE

Kalispell Island Boat-In Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 52 sites on Kalispell Island  provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of Priest Lake.  There are 51 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Three Pines Group Site.  This Group Site is located on the southeast side of the island and has been renumbered from Site #001 to site #29 for groups of 10-30 individuals.  All sites are only reachable by boat.<br><br><br>A popular activity among visitors is to kayak, canoe, or power boat up a 3.5-mile thoroughfare, which leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake - just like Kalispell Island - cannot be access by car, so water is an excellent navigation option.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Priest Lake is less than an hour from the Canadian Border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and the mile-high mountains, this 25,000-acre lake offers clear, blue waters reaching depths of 300 feet.
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Fantastic wildlife viewing is available on the 2.5-mile loop trail that encircles Kalispell Island, offering phenomenal lake views and bird watching opportunities. 
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The waters of Priest Lake offer anglers access to record-breaking Mackinaw trout, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat and Kokanee. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Most campsites require campers to bring their own portable toilets. They can check out toilet buckets at the Kalispell Boat Launch. Kalispell Island can only be accessed by boat. No drinking water is availabe and this is a pack it in, pack it out facility. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Kalispell Island is one of seven islands scattered throughout Priest Lake. Kalispell is the largest of these islands, spanning 264 acres, and is shaped like a tooth.
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Priest Lake, at a 2,400 foot elevation, is one of the top three largest lakes in Idaho. To the north, the lake connects to the Upper Priest Lake, divided by a narrow channel, which can be passed through by boat. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Hike the Lakeshore or Beach Trails that traverse along the west shore of Priest Lake. The Beach trail extends between Outlet Bay Campground and the Kalispell Bay Boat Launch. The Lakeshore Trail runs for 8 miles along the northwest shores of Priest Lake. 
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In winter, ice fishing, shoe shoeing and snowmobiling on nearby trails entertain visitors.

Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 52 sites on Kalispell Island  provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of Priest Lake.  There are 51 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Three Pines Group Site.  This Group Site is located on the southeast side of the island and has been renumbered from Site #001 to site #29 for groups of 10-30 individuals.  All sites are only reachable by boat. A popular activity among visitors is to kayak, canoe, or power boat up a 3.5-mile thoroughfare, which leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake - just like Kalispell Island - cannot be access by car, so water is an excellent navigation option.

WEST SHORES - 1

Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

firepit

max num of people

pets allowed

picnic table

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-8ft

boat-30ft

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