Bartoo Island Group Site on Priest Lake offers rustic camping surrounded by water and Selkirk Mountain scenery.
Plan your visit
Priest Lake, Nordman, Idaho 83848
- Admission
- Published September 15–October 31, 2026 rates: boat-in sites $15/night; group site $10/night. Extra charges may apply
- Hours
- Usual season: late May–late October; September 21–October 31, 2026 is first come, first served
- Parking
- Mainland boat-launch parking; display your camping reservation on the dashboard at Kalispell Bay when applicable
- Restrooms
- Bring a portable toilet for the group site and most campsites; vault toilets are at Sunshine and Lone Pine day use
- Access
- Limited Accessibility
- Setting
- Outdoor · All Ages
- Food available
- Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🏕️ Rustic group camping
- 🚤 Boat access only
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🏊 Lake recreation
- 🌲 Priest Lake scenery
💡 Good to Know
- Bring drinking water and pack out all waste. The island has no developed drinking-water system.
- Reservations are available for designated sites during the booking season. Check the live campground calendar; fall sites are first come, first served.
- Recreation.gov identifies Sunrise Group Site as site 23, formerly site 001, for groups of 10–30 people. Select the named group site when booking.
- Check current fire restrictions and lake conditions before taking your boat to the island.
Official information: Forest Service island details · Current booking calendar and fees
Listing review date: 2026-10-15