About Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Number of accommodations: 31
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (43)
Review Summary
Elizabeth H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Schneider
We love camping at this island. We were there on the Fourth of July and things were pretty busy. But we love havIng our own beach line and views So we’ll be back again and again. Pit toilets at this site were pretty gross but we’ve stayed at other camp sites on the island where they were fine (as fine as public pit toilets get). Must bring in all your water! There is ice sold at the private marina at Kalispell bay or at the Hills Resort, which are within reasonable boating distance if your cooler starts warming.
Ryan S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: West Shores
Nice site
Terri G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Peninsula
Always a good time on the island!
Hailey H
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: Shady
Clean and quiet, beautiful mountain views
Becky K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: KALISPELL ISLAND GROUP SITE
Not private. Loud many other campers on the island.
Iris H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Silver Cove
Nothing against the location (it is a magical place), but our selected camp dates coincided with the air quality extremely dangerous to breath from the fires, so camping out was not an option. There was no host at the check-in boat ramp so we could not ask about re-scheduling. We had to forfeit our $75+ fees.
Greg A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Rocky Point
Sites 37 and 38 have better boat parking, sight 36 is in the rocks, with boulders right underwater in front of the camping spot. Site 36 is best for canoers and kayakers.
Greg A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Rocky Point
There are rocks right under the water out front of this campsite, so if you're not a canoer or kayaker, I'd stay away from this site.
Stephanie H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: Silver Beach
Watch out for the milk crates.. there’s a good reason they’re there! We loved our stay and will go bk!
Leon J
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Rocky Point
We showed up and our spot was occupied. There was a note on the post for someone arriving the following day, but not for ours.
Location Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Address:
32003 Hwy 57
Priest River, ID, 83856
United States
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 miles to Kalispell Bay Road. Turn east (right) until you reach West Lakeshore Road. Then head south .5 miles to the boat launch.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.5639 / -116.893
Elevation: 743 feet
Policies & Rules
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Site is accessed by boat only |
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No drinking water; please bring your own water |
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility |
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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 |
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No bathing or washing dishes in lake |
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No glass bottles allowed on beaches |
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No fireworks |
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Click here for more information on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
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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. |
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Please display camping reservation on dashboard if parking at Kalispell Bay Boat Launch |
