Priest Lake areas remain closed

Stagger Inn Campground on the Priest Lake Ranger District was closed in August last year after unstable trees and soil conditions caused the death of a camper.

This is a reminder that Stagger Inn and the associated Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, and Granite Falls remain closed until hazardous conditions are mitigated.

High winds on the night of Aug. 25, 2013, caused several trees to be weakened and damaged in the Stagger Inn Campground, resulting in one fatality at the campground.

The Forest Service is currently implementing a plan to remove the remaining hazards in order to open the recreation site prior to the busy summer season.

"We ask people to remain patient as we work to make the Stagger Inn Campground safe for the public. We plan on opening the site as soon as we can remove the remaining hazards caused by the wind storm," U.S. Forest Service officials stated. "We recognize the importance of Stagger Inn, Granite Falls, and the Roosevelt Grove to the Priest Lake area, and are working hard to reduce the hazards and get the site back open."

Please contact the Priest Lake Ranger District at (208)443-6839 with any additional questions or concerns.