Kalispell Island Campgrounds
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.5670, -116.8994
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Kalispell Island Group Site is located on the southeast side of Kalispell Island on Priest Lake. The rustic campsite is part of the Three Pines camping area at site #29. The island, reached only by boat, faces the beautiful Selkirk Mountains.Other Camping:West Shores - 7 camp units, west side of island (vault toilet).Peninsula - 2 camp units, southwest side of island (portable toilet required).Schneider - 5 camp units, south west end of island (vault toilet).Silver - 8 camp units, south end of island (vault toilet).Silver Cove - 3 camp units, south end of island (vault toilet).Selkirk - 2 camp units, south east side of island (portable toilet required).Three Pines - 7 camp units, south east side of island (vault toilet).Cottonwood - 1 camp units, east (middle) of island (portable toilet required).Rocky Point - 9 camp units, northeast end of island (vault toilet).North Cove - 5 camp units, northeast end of island (vault toilet).Shady - 1 camp unit, north end of island (portable toilet required).Kalispell Vista - 2 camp units, west side of island (portable toilet required).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 accessed by car, so water is an excellent navigation option.Natural Features: 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.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.Recreation: 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 north Idaho and the mile-high mountains, this 25,000-acre lake offers clear, blue waters reach
From the USFS.Official page
Is Kalispell Island Campgrounds free?
No. Kalispell Island Campgrounds charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Kalispell Island Campgrounds?
GPS Info.(Latitude, Longitude):48.56389,-116.89333483350N,1165336WAccess to the campground is by boat only. To reach various boat launches around the lake, travel north from Priest River, Idaho on State Highway 57 toward Priest Lake for approximately 31 miles; turn right onto Kalispell Bay Road, in one mile turn right onto Lakeshore Road; look for signs on the left for Priest Lake Marina and Kalispell Bay Boat Launch.To access the Kalispell Bay Boat Launch, travel on Highway 57 for 31 miles to Kalispell Bay Road. Turn east (right) until you reach West Lakeshore Road. Then head south .5 miles to the boat launch.
What are the rules at Kalispell Island Campgrounds?
Pets must be leashed at all times. No glass bottles are allowed on the beaches. No bathing or washing dishes in the lake. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No fireworks. 14 day camping limit. Maximum of 10 people per site Check-out time is 2:00 p.m C
Nearby
- KALISPELL ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- Luby Bay Campground1.6 mi
- Bartoo Island Sites1.9 mi
- Reynolds Creek Group Site1.9 mi
- BARTOO ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND1.9 mi
- LUBY BAY2.2 mi
- OUTLET AT PRIEST LAKE4.0 mi
- REEDER BAY4.0 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.
