Trapper Creek Campground

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Priest Lake Ranger District 208-443-2512
Fees:	There is no fee required to use this site.
Open Season:	May - September
Closest Towns:	Priest River, Idaho
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Operated By:	U.S. Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

Northeast end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat or trail.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Attractions include scenic, remote Upper Priest Lake.

No. of Sites	5 camp units
Fire Information	Established fire rings or pans are located at each site. Fires must remain in ring or pan and be extinguished when unattended.
No. of Accessible sites

Backpacking

Trapper Creek Campground is accessed via Upper Priest Lake Trail #302. This trail offers a pleasant, easy hike to Upper Priest Lake. The first four miles of the trail are in timber cover until you reach the lake where it then opens up and follows the shoreline until reaching Trapper Creek Campground. The trail passes by an old mine shaft and also Coolin's cabin.