Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground

32003 Hwy 57, Priest River, Idaho, United States
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KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE
KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE
KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE
KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE
KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE

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About Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground

Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 52 sites on Kalispell 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 51 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Three Pines Group Site. This Group Site is located on the southeast side of the island and has been renumbered from Site #001 to site #29 for groups of 10-30 individuals. All sites are only reachable by boat. 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 access by car, so water is an excellent navigation option.

Available sites

31 total sites
Tent Sites 31 sites from $15 per night

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 15 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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31 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 029, Loop: KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 1, Loop: West Shores Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 10, Loop: Schneider Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 11, Loop: Schneider Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 19, Loop: Silver Beach Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 2, Loop: West Shores Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 20, Loop: Silver Beach Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 21, Loop: Silver Beach Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 22, Loop: Silver Beach Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 23, Loop: Silver Cove Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 24, Loop: Silver Cove Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 25, Loop: Silver Cove Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 26, Loop: Selkirk Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 27, Loop: Selkirk Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 28, Loop: Three Pines Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 3, Loop: West Shores Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 30, Loop: Three Pines Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 31, Loop: Three Pines Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 36, Loop: Rocky Point Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 37, Loop: Rocky Point Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 4, Loop: West Shores Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 42, Loop: Rocky Point Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 43, Loop: Rocky Point Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 44, Loop: Rocky Point Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 45, Loop: North Cove Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 49, Loop: North Cove Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 50, Loop: Shady Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 51, Loop: Kalispell Vista Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 52, Loop: Kalispell Vista Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 8, Loop: Peninsula Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night
⛺ 9, Loop: Peninsula Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$15
/ per night

Reviews

143 reviews

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Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground offers a beautiful setting with incredible views, clean facilities, and convenient access to the beach and pit toilets. Many campers appreciate the availability of firewood and find it to be a long-standing favorite destination for camping. Some minor drawbacks include occasional crowding during busy weekends and service issues, but overall, visitors enjoy their time and plan to return.

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Location & Directions for Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground

32003 Hwy 57, Priest River, ID 83856 United States

Elevation: 743 ft

Getting There

Access 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.

To access the Kalispell Bay Boat Launch, travel on Highway 57 for 31 mi to Kalispell Bay Road. Tu...

Nearest town

Priest River, ID - 34 mi

About 39 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site types & loops

  • Access to the campground is exclusively by boat.

Utilities

  • Drinking water is not available; guests must bring their own.
  • Bathing or washing dishes in the lake is prohibited.

Safety & rules

  • Guests are required to bring garbage bags as it is a pack in-pack out facility.
  • Glass bottles are prohibited on the beaches.
  • Fireworks are not allowed.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Guests must keep food secured to prevent attracting bears.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood to prevent pest spread; obtain it locally.

Vehicles & parking

  • Display your camping reservation on the dashboard when parking.

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