BEAVER CREEK (IDAHO)

<h2>Overview</h2> Beaver Creek Campground sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering phenomenal views of the Selkirk Mountains across the reflective waters of Priest Lake.<h2>Recreation</h2> A local beach is easily accessible, where swimming and boating are available. <br /><br /> Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing or power boating up a 2.5-mile channel called Thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, where birding is a popular activity. <br /><br /> Beaver Creek has two trailheads, one for the 9-mile Navigation Trail that heads north, and one for the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail that heads south. Both trails offer sweeping mountain views and are enjoyed by both hikers and horseback riders. <br /><br /> Anglers find an abundance of trout fishing in Beaver Creek and in Upper and Lower Priest Lake.<h2>Facilities</h2> Beaver Creek offers approximately 42 spacious, reservable campsites, including one large group site that can accommodate up to 35 guests. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and picnic tables. A boat ramp is just outside the campground entrance for boats 20 feet long or shorter.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated on the shores of Priest Lake at an elevation of 2,500 feet, shaded by hemlock and cedar. <br /><br /> Priest Lake consists of the main lake, where most water recreation takes place, and the smaller Upper Priest Lake to the north. The two lakes are divided by a narrow channel. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are excellent in the Kaniksu Forest Region of Priest Lake.