2011 Map of Priest River

About this map

Priest River sits at the confluence of its namesake waterway and the expansive Lake Pend Oreille, serving as the primary hub for this timber and recreation-oriented landscape in northern Idaho. The town's layout is closely tied to the water, with the Priest River Municipal Airport and the Priest River Campground flanking the riverbanks. To the west, the Albeni Falls Dam Picnic Area marks a significant point of river regulation, while the shoreline of the lake features Strong Island and its associated Strong Island Picnic Area. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of forest roads and creeks, including Pine Creek and the Lower West Branch Priest River. Notable high points like the Newport Hill Lookout provide vantage points over a landscape transition from river valley to the rising peaks of the Kaniksu National Forest region.