Nature & recreation in the wilds of Priest Lake...

That's what you'll call Priest Lake! And the best hiking is in Priest Lake State Park on the East side of the lake. There's an excess of 1,000 miles of trails ranging from easy to most difficult, which includes hundreds of miles of old logging roads that provide access to amazing hiking adventures!

Upper Priest Lake is a designated scenic area dedicated to preserving a primitive environment. It's ideal for hiking. If you're really ambitious try rock climbing Chimney Rock or Granite Pass. There are literally dozens of awesome day trips right outside the cabin backdoor!

There's something for everyone in the family! Indian Creek on the east side of the lake has over 5 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing or go snowshoeing along the beaches to get a look at everyone's cabin! Winter is an amazing season at Priest Lake for those who want solitude and quiet.

Snowmobiling at Priest Lake is a must! Over 400 miles of groomed trails makes Priest Lake a sledder's dream. The trails encircle both Priest Lake and Upper Priest and the best sledding is on the East Side of the lake. The east side offers the best bowl areas and elevation for extreme sport sledding and the most spectacular lake views you will ever see. Plus, the east side has trails that offer quick access to Schweitzer. Priest Lake vacation rental is just minutes from year round 24/7 gas pumps at Indian Creek Camp Ground.

If you're a quiet, solitude type person you'll want to canoe or kayak the 2 1/2 mile long Thorofare that connects Priest Lake to Upper Priest Lake. Take a chance at witnessing Bald Eagles, Ospreys, many different species of ducks and even a moose!

For those who want a little more adventure to their kayaking, try river running. Kayak the 44 mile course from Priest Lake to Pend Oreille River.

Everyone knows about huckleberries and Thimbleberries at Priest Lake but have you thought about mushroom hunting?

Huckleberry season ranges from July 4th up until Sept.

A plethora of wildlife awaits you. Grizzly Bear, Elk, Bald Eagles, Moose, Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Caribou, Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goats, Beavers, Otters...just to name a few!

The Great Blue Heron and many different duck species, including the Wood Duck and Redhead, have been known to frequent Bear Creek. There are no poisonous snakes at Priest Lake.

Just north of Granite Falls and Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area offers the perfect definition of solitude and serenity. You will likely see the Grizzly bear, Woodland Caribou and Gray Wolf.

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You will never find a more serene, tranquil and rejuvenating place on earth than Priest Lake especially in the Fall and Spring. Autumn is magical; the busy season is over and all the summer vacationers have left. Even nature catches it's breath, relaxes and recharges...and so should you! Springtime is refreshing, invigorating and spiritual. The snowmobilers have left, the snow's melting, creeks are roaring and your heart will grow with the magnificence of the new season.

The private 100 acre community "greenbelt", just 100 Ft. uphill and across the road from the lake houe, is reserved for foot traffic and mountain bikes. It's a wonderful place to be alone and meditate. A ten minute walk to the south end of the green belt is The Cove. The cove is a State Park with a fine sandy beach and warm water. Many kids from past generations have fun memories of adventures they had there when camping, picnicking and climbing rocks.