Beaver Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.7359, -116.8604
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Beaver Creek Campground sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering phenomenal views of the Selkirk Mountains across the reflective waters of Priest Lake. Natural Features: The campground is situated on the northwest shore of Priest Lake at an elevation of 2,500 feet, shaded by hemlock and cedar. Priest Lake consists of the main lake, where most water recreation takes place, and the smaller Upper Priest Lake to the north. The two lakes are divided by a narrow channel. Recreation: A local beach is easily accessible for swimming and boating. Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing or power boating up a 2.5-mile channel called the Thorofare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, where birding is a popular activity. Beaver Creek has two trailheads, one for the 9-mile Navigation Trail that heads north, and one for the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail that heads south. Both trails offer sweeping mountain views and are enjoyed by both hikers and horseback riders. Facilities: Beaver Creek offers41spacious, reservable campsites and one large group site that can accommodate up to 35 guests. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nearby Attractions: Hiking, huckleberry picking, Selkirk Mountains views. Boat Launch: A Forest Service-operated boat launch is located south of the campground. It is a primitive, sandy launch designed for boats up to 20 feet long.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Beaver Creek Campground free?
No. Beaver Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Beaver Creek Campground?
GPS Info.(Latitude, Longitude):48.73417,-116.8691748443N,116529WFrom Priest River, Idaho, take Highway 57 north to Nordman, then turn right on Reeder Bay Road and continue for 12 miles into the campground.
Nearby
- BEAVER CREEK (IDAHO)0.4 mi
- Geisinger Campground2.4 mi
- Plowboy Campground2.4 mi
- Trapper Campground4.5 mi
- Navigation Campground4.6 mi
- REEDER BAY7.8 mi
- Reeder Bay Campground7.8 mi
- Kalispell Island Campgrounds11.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
