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Camping · Idaho

Brush Lake Picnic Area

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
48.8872, -116.3298
Last verified
September 18, 2026
48.8872° N · 116.3298° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Brush Lake Picnic area features 4 picnic sites, vault toilets, and a day use area. Boating on Brush Lake is accessible from the area but launching can be difficult in late summer and fall when the water is low.

From the USFS.

Is Brush Lake Picnic Area free?

Yes. Brush Lake Picnic Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Brush Lake Picnic Area?

Travel 18 miles north of Bonners Ferry on US Hwy 95. Turn right (southeast) onto Forest Service Road 1004 (Brush Lake Road) and go about 3 miles to the Brush Lake Picnic Area.

Nearby

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.

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