Geisinger Campground

Geisinger Campground is located at the entrance to Upper Priest Lake. It has three sites at the confluence with The Thorofare, all furnished with fire ring, 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:	No fee.
Open Season:	May - September
Restrictions:	Pets must be leashed at all times; leash no longer than 6 feet. No glass bottles are allowed on beach. No bathing or washing dishes in the lake. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. No fireworks. 14 days camping limit. Maximum of 8 people per site. Campsites must be occupied first night.
Closest Towns:	Priest River, Idaho
Water:	None
Restroom:	vault toilets
Operated By:	U.S. Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

Southeast end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat or hiking in via Upper Priest Lake Trail #302.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Attractions include scenic, remote Upper Priest Lake.

No. of Sites	2 camp units
Fire Information	Established fire rings or pans are located at each site. Fires must remain in ring or pan and be extingished when unattended.
No. of Accessible sites

Backpacking

Geisinger 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.