Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground

BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE

Featured amenities

Parking Parking

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

16 total sites

Tent Sites

16 sites

About Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground

Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 25 sites on Bartoo Island provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of Priest Lake. There are 24 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Sunrise Group Site. This group site has been renumbered from site #001 to site #23 for groups of 10-30 individuals. All sites are only reachable by boat.

Number of accommodations: 16

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 29 to Sep 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
022, Loop: BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE Tent
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop: South Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: South Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: South Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: West Sunshine Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: West Sunshine Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: West Sunshine Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
17, Loop: Sunshine Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
18, Loop: Sunshine Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
2, Loop: North Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
25, Loop: Bartoo Solo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop: North Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop: North Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: Solo #2 Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
8, Loop: South Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop: South Bartoo Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (29)

What Guests Are Saying

Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground offers a nice, clean camping experience with plenty of space and a quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for annual trips. While the picnic table and tent areas can be steep for older visitors, the relatively flat tent spaces are appreciated. Overall, campers express satisfaction and a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
29 reviews
5
69.0%
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4
17.2%
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6.9%
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Mark P

Verified

August 12, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Sunshine

4

Nice spot. A bit steep for older people up to the level picnic table and tent areas. Tent areas are relatively flat. Has an outhouse. Bring some air freshener but clean, we provide our own toilet paper but there was some when we arrived.

Jackie S

Verified

November 24, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: West Sunshine

5

always an awesome time on priest! was quiet as well.

Jackie S

Verified

November 24, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: West Sunshine

5

always an awesome time on priest! was quiet as well.

Ben S

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North Bartoo

5

Great experience

Ben S

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North Bartoo

5

Great experience

Ashley B

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: West Sunshine

5

It’s our favorite camping trip every year.

Ashley B

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: West Sunshine

5

It’s our favorite camping trip every year.

Rachel C

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North Bartoo

5

We enjoyed the campsite. The only thing we had a problem with was flat spaces for tents. There was a little bit of a slant in the spaces we put our tents on. Other than that, it was clean and lots of space. We’ll definitely go back

Rachel C

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North Bartoo

5

We enjoyed the campsite. The only thing we had a problem with was flat spaces for tents. There was a little bit of a slant in the spaces we put our tents on. Other than that, it was clean and lots of space. We’ll definitely go back

Paige D

Verified

August 17, 2024 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Bartoo Solo

4

Everything was good except the bees were super out of control. We had to eat our meals in the lake because there were hundreds swarming non-stop. But besides that the beach was beautiful, water clear, campsite was very large.

Location Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground

Address:
32203 Hwy 57
Priest River, ID, 83856
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via State Highway 57, which connects to various boat launches around the lake.

Elevation: 743 feet

Distance to downtown

34 mi drive to downtown Priest River (about 43 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Bring your own portable toilet
  • Site is accessed by boat only
  • No drinking water; please bring your own water
  • Bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • No bathing or washing dishes in lake
  • No glass bottles allowed on beaches
  • No fireworks
  • Click here for more information on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Please display camping reservation on dashboard if parking at Kalispell Bay Boat Launch

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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