Outlet at Priest Lake
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 27
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Outlet at Priest Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Outlet at Priest Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Emergency Road Closure Lightning Creek / Forest Road 419
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 0104-06-26-002 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Abandoned Mines Area Closure
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 1-04-00-25-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Idaho Panhandle Seasonal Food Storage Order
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 01-04-00-24-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Heavy Truck Traffic on FS Road 209
Agency alert covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
IPNF Glass Container Restrictions
Agency alert covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 01-04-00-24-002 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 27 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 2,540 ft
- Near Priest RiverPriest Lake Ranger District · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Outlet campground is located on the southwest shore of Priest Lake at the headwaters of Priest River. Campers come to Outlet for sunshine, fishing, boating, kayaking, and the breathtaking views of the rugged Selkird Mountains of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Local outfitters
- Nordman Resort9 mi away
- Newport Founders RV Park24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Outlet at Priest Lake
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
32° / 22°
16 wet · 10 snow
Feb
37° / 22°
13 wet · 6 snow
Mar
46° / 26°
14 wet · 4 snow
Apr
57° / 31°
13 wet
May
68° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 44°
11 wet
Jul
83° / 48°
6 wet
Aug
83° / 46°
5 wet
Sep
72° / 39°
7 wet
Oct
54° / 32°
12 wet
Nov
38° / 27°
15 wet · 5 snow
Dec
31° / 22°
17 wet · 11 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Priest Rvr Exp Stn, ID, 11.6 mi away at 2,371 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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