OSPREY

Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught. While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area. Natural Features: Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth. Recreation: Boating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summer-time favorites. Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow Thorofare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. Anglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon. Facilities: Campground roads and parking spurs are paved and many facilities are accessible. Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees. Nearby Attractions: Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids.