State Park / State Forest
Near Coolin, Idaho: $25–$45/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open May through September. Book 9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Coolin, Idaho
How much does camping at Priest Lake State Park (Indian Creek Unit) cost, and when is it open?
Priest Lake State Park (Indian Creek Unit) near Coolin, Idaho (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$45/night, season May through September, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$45/night
Season open
May through September
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
9 months ahead via ID State Parks portal
The insider read
Northernmost large lake in Idaho — 19 miles long, clear glacial water. Indian Creek unit is the developed-camp; Lionhead unit on the upper lake is wilder + harder to reach.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at parksandrecreation.idaho.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens idahostateparks.reserveamerica.com
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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