# Priest Lake Backcountry

**Location:** Priest Lake, ID | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 80+ miles

**GPS:** 48.4523, -116.8765

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** June - October

North Idaho's crystal-clear lake surrounded by rugged forest roads. Remote campsites on the upper lake are only accessible by boat or 4x4.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.5/5

**Highlights:** Crystal lake, Remote camping, Mountain scenery, Fishing

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/priest-lake