Tuesday, 09 February 2010
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Island Campgrounds Information  
      KALISPELL ISLAND (Map #10): Largest Priest Lake island located near west shore approximately seven miles from the south end of the lake.
  • Receives heaviest use of all islands.
  • 35 developed campsites scattered around the island at 12 separate locations; first-come, first-served.
  • Vault toilets at 6 sites; porta-potties required at other sites (West Shores, Selkirk, Shady, Peninsula, & Cottonwood).
  • All sites have tables, fire rings, and privacy screens; no drinking water; PACK-IT-IN PACK-IT-OUT.
  • Large beach areas.
  • Volunteer campground hosts in summer.
  • Two day use areas (Sandy Point & Kalispell Vista).


BARTOO ISLAND (Map #10): Located mid-lake approximately six miles from the south end of the lake.

  • 25 developed campsites at 6 locations; first-come, first-served.
  • Vault toilets at Sunshine Campsite and Lone Pine day use area; porta-potties required at all other sites.
  • All sites have tables, fire rings, and privacy screens; no drinking water; PACK-IT-IN PACK-IT-OUT.
  • Large beach areas
  • Volunteer campground hosts in summer.
  • Two day use areas (West Sunshine & Lone Pine)


FOURMILE ISLAND: Smaller island located along east shoreline about four miles from the south end of the lake.

  • One developed campsite on the northwest point of the island; first-come, first-served.
  • No toilet on site; porta-potty required.
  • Site has table and fire ring; PACK-IT-IN PACK-IT-OUT.
  • Smaller beach area; heavy boat traffic close-by during summer season summer.


EIGHTMILE ISLAND: Larger island located along east shoreline approximately eight miles from the south end of the lake.

  • No developed campsites on the island; primarily a day use area.
  • No facilities; PACK-IT-IN PACK-IT-OUT
  • Beach area; heavy boat traffic close-by during summer season.
  • No fee area
  • Vinther-Nelson Cabin Historical Site located on Eightmile Island; day use activities are prohibited at this historical site.