PL boat-in campsites open for reservations

Reservations for island campsites at Priest Lake can be made online, six months in advance.

The reservation.gov website offers options for campers who want to spend a night at one of the boat-in sites on Bartoo and Kalispell islands.

There are 25 boat-in sites on Bartoo, and of those 16 are available to be reserved. The remaining nine sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to the Forest Service.

Kalispell Island offers 52 boat-in campsites that can also be reserved directly through the online link. Of the Kalispell sites, 31 can be reserved and the remaining 21 sites are on a walk-in basis.

Sites are available for camping from May 29 through Sept. 14.

Visitors are advised to check the Idaho Panhandle National Forests website for specific information or contact the Priest Lake Ranger District directly at 208-443-2512.

— Ralph Bartholdt