About Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (28)
What Guests Are Saying
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground offers a fantastic camping experience with beautiful beaches, clear water, and plenty of space for activities. While some campers noted issues with tent placement due to slanted grounds and high bee activity during meals, overall cleanliness and ample recreational opportunities make it a favorite destination for many families. A suggestion for improvement includes adding more vault toilets.
What Guests Are Saying
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground offers a fantastic camping experience with beautiful beaches, clear water, and plenty of space for activities. While some campers noted issues with tent placement due to slanted grounds and high bee activity during meals, overall cleanliness and ample recreational opportunities make it a favorite destination for many families. A suggestion for improvement includes adding more vault toilets.
Review Summary
MARILYN L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
Great sandy beach
MARILYN L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BARTOO ISLAND GROUP SITE
Great sandy beach
Merrill S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: South Bartoo
I’ve been going to Bartoo island with my family for many years now. We have always loved the island, the Beaches, the fishing, and recreation of Priest Lake.
The Parks and Rec really need to install more vault toilets, my only complaint.
Merrill S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: South Bartoo
I’ve been going to Bartoo island with my family for many years now. We have always loved the island, the Beaches, the fishing, and recreation of Priest Lake.
The Parks and Rec really need to install more vault toilets, my only complaint.
Bob S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: North Bartoo
Sites were spacious and nice, however the yellow jacket problem was really bad.
Bob S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: North Bartoo
Sites were spacious and nice, however the yellow jacket problem was really bad.
Thomas M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: North Bartoo
Bartoo is one of my favorite places. Beautiful beach and clear cool water to swim in. Near perfect. The only problem was an inconsiderate camper nearby who played loud music incessantly all day and past 10;00 pm. We finally had to yell loudly at him to shut it off. Music should be prohibited if it can be heard by neighbors. Very irritating and inconsiderate.
Otherwise a great stay. We’ll be back for four more days in late August. Hopefully we won’t have loud music to contend with.
Thomas M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: North Bartoo
Bartoo is one of my favorite places. Beautiful beach and clear cool water to swim in. Near perfect. The only problem was an inconsiderate camper nearby who played loud music incessantly all day and past 10;00 pm. We finally had to yell loudly at him to shut it off. Music should be prohibited if it can be heard by neighbors. Very irritating and inconsiderate.
Otherwise a great stay. We’ll be back for four more days in late August. Hopefully we won’t have loud music to contend with.
Ashley C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: West Sunshine
Our family stayed 4 nights on Bartoo Island in July 2022. With the large group, we reserved 3 adjacent spots (#14, 15, 16) and it was perfect for our group of 12. #14 has the best swimming area and boat area. There were several excellent spots to put up a tent. #15 had great space and 2 large tent pads that worked great, but there is nowhere to tie your boat at #15, as there is no sandy beach to come up to -- it's all large rocks. #16 is a great place to boat-in, large beach for swimming and play and our kids loved it! There is one small privacy area in between 15 and 16, but it doesn't appear there is one for each site. There is also a bathroom privacy area for #14. We brought a portable toilet and it worked great since we had all 3 sites, but maybe would have been weird if there were strangers on the adjacent site...
The views from all sites were stunning! You get all the morning sun and into early afternoon (until about 5 pm when it starts to go behind the mountain.) We would definitely stay here again and I would highly recommend reserving all 3 sites if you have a small - medium sized group!
Ashley C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: West Sunshine
Our family stayed 4 nights on Bartoo Island in July 2022. With the large group, we reserved 3 adjacent spots (#14, 15, 16) and it was perfect for our group of 12. #14 has the best swimming area and boat area. There were several excellent spots to put up a tent. #15 had great space and 2 large tent pads that worked great, but there is nowhere to tie your boat at #15, as there is no sandy beach to come up to -- it's all large rocks. #16 is a great place to boat-in, large beach for swimming and play and our kids loved it! There is one small privacy area in between 15 and 16, but it doesn't appear there is one for each site. There is also a bathroom privacy area for #14. We brought a portable toilet and it worked great since we had all 3 sites, but maybe would have been weird if there were strangers on the adjacent site...
The views from all sites were stunning! You get all the morning sun and into early afternoon (until about 5 pm when it starts to go behind the mountain.) We would definitely stay here again and I would highly recommend reserving all 3 sites if you have a small - medium sized group!
Location Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground
Address:
32203 Hwy 57
Priest River, ID, 83856
United States
Campground is only reachable by boat. Travel north from Priest River, Idaho on State Highway 57 to various boat launches around the lake.
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. Head south .5 miles to the boat launch.
The campground is accessible via State Highway 57, which connects to various boat launches around the lake.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.5511 / -116.866
Elevation: 743 feet
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: June 4, 2026
