Beaver Creek (Idaho)

Campground · Idaho · 42 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kaniksu National Forest (NF) · Open Access

42
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 35
People per site
2,750 ft
Elevation
Beaver Creek Campground
Photo: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. · Recreation.gov

Overview

Beaver Creek Campground sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering phenomenal views of the Selkirk Mountains across the reflective waters of Priest Lake.

Recreation

A local beach is easily accessible, where swimming and boating are available.

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.

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.

Anglers find an abundance of trout fishing in Beaver Creek and in Upper and Lower Priest Lake.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shores of Priest Lake at an elevation of 2,500 feet, shaded by hemlock and cedar.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are excellent in the Kaniksu Forest Region of Priest Lake.

The facts

  • Season: Mid May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 42 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 35 people per site
  • Loops: BEAV, GRP

Site types

  • 41 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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42 campsites at Beaver Creek (Idaho)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft16 🐾
002BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft16 🐾
003BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
004BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
005BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
006BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
007BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
008BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
009BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
010BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
011BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
012BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
013BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
014BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
015BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
016BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
017BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
018BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
019BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
020BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
021BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
022BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
023BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
024BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
025BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
026BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
027BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
028BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
029BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
030BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
031BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
032BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
033BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
034BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft16 🐾
035BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
036BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
037BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft16 🐾
038BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
039BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
040BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
041BEAVStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
GRP 1GRPGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Paved—35 🐾

Getting there

From Priest River, Idaho, take Highway 57 north to Nordman, then turn right on Reeder Bay Road and continue for 12 miles into the campground.

48.73417, -116.86917 · 48°44'3.0"N 116°52'9.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in9.16.58.95.84.54.82.21.83.27.311.79.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Field at Beaver Creek Campground
Photo: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. · Recreation.gov
Beaver Creek Group Area
Photo: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Beaver Creek (Idaho)

Can you reserve a site at Beaver Creek (Idaho)?
Yes, Beaver Creek (Idaho) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Beaver Creek (Idaho) have?
42 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Creek (Idaho)?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Beaver Creek (Idaho)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Creek (Idaho).
Are campfires allowed at Beaver Creek (Idaho)?
Campfires are allowed at Beaver Creek (Idaho). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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