The notebook of Sandpoint et Priest Lake
Choose an escape that gains altitude.
Deep lakes, forests and mountains near the Canadian border.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Mountain · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Sandpoint et Priest Lake
Deep lakes, forests and mountains near the Canadian border.
Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Mountain and Priest Lake provide the most telling landmarks of Sandpoint and Priest Lake. Together, they form a destination where the shores and lakes, mountain reliefs, forests and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Pend Oreille
- Schweitzer Mountain
- Priest Lake
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lake Pend Oreille
Lake Pend Oreille gives to Sandpoint Its magnitude, with deep water bordered by the Selkirks and the Cabinet Mountains. The docks, beaches and riparian roads offer changing views; depending on the season, we look for sailing, swimming, fishing or simply the reflection of the mountains above the city.
Nature and panorama
Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain dominates Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille from the Selkirks, with a panorama that goes far beyond the resort. In winter, skiing attracts most visitors; in summer, trails, bikes and high-altitude terraces give another reading of the northern Idaho.
Nature and landscape
Priest Lake
Priest Lake It occupies the far north of Idaho in a landscape of thick forests, cold water and mountains close to the Canadian border. The main lake and the passage to Upper Priest attract campers, paddlers and travellers who seek a more remote atmosphere than the large urban lakes.
Nature and landscape
Farragut State Park
Farragut State Park extends to the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, on an old naval site that has become a vast recreational area. Forests, beaches, trails, golf discs and campsites make it a very convenient base to enjoy the lake while keeping room for walking or pedaling.
Practical tips
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