The Lodge at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho
Overlooking majestic Reeder Bay on beautiful Priest Lake, Idaho, Elkins lodge is the ultimate in rustic elegance. Every window offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Selkirk Mountain Range and the crystal clear blue waters of Priest Lake. The cedar log Lodge offers an award-winning restaurant, Trapper Creek Lounge and our reservation desk for all our guests needs.
Adjacent to the lodge is our gift shop, where you can find that perfect souvenir to remember your time at Elkins Resort and Priest Lake, Idaho. Elkins Resort is Idaho travel and tourism at its best. Elkins lodge is an inspiring destination for weddings and events that visitors will never forget.
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Elkins Resort Fact Sheet
History
• Built by the Elkins family during the Depression
• Began as a summer fishing camp in 1932
Location
• In Reeder Bay on Priest Lake, Idaho
• 30 miles south of the Canadian border
• 40 miles north of Priest River via Highway 57 and Reeder Bay Road
• 90 miles from Spokane International Airport
• Nestled in the Selkirk Mountain Range
• Accessible by car, float plane and boat
Lodging Facilities
• 30 individual lakeside cedar log cabins equipped with full kitchens and bathrooms
• Fireplace cabins available
• Cabins sleep from 2 to 14 people
Services
• Year-round, full-service resort
• Award-winning restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Live music in the lounge on weekends June through August
• On-site store and gift shop
• Rental equipment includes wakeboards, water skis, mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats and a pontoon boat
• On and off-site group and wedding catering
• Transportation from the local airstrip is available
Features
• Over 2000 feet of beach
• Marina with over 60 boat slips
• Automobile, boat and snowmobile gas
• Children’s playground
• World-famous huckleberry daiquiris
• Getaway and golf packages available
• Conference facilities for up to 75 people
• Wedding facilities for up to 300 people
Activities
• Summer activities include sky skiing, biking, hiking, huckleberry and wild mushroom picking, water skiing, jet skiing, beach volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing
• Winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
• Relaxing!
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Priest Lake Area Fact Sheet
• 592 square miles
Public Lands
• 523, 000 acres (combined USFS and Idaho State Lands)
Population
• Estimated 750 year-round residents / estimated 3,200 including seasonal residents
Elevation
• 2,438 feet at lake level to 7,600+ feet in surrounding mountains
Nearest Cities
• Priest River, ID (30 miles / 1,860 population)
• Sandpoint, ID (50 miles / 7,920 population)
Lake Size
• Lower Priest Lake: 23,300 surface acres / 72 miles of shoreline / 19 miles long / maximum width 4.5 miles / maximum depth 369 feet
• Upper Priest Lake: 1,338 surface acres / 8 miles of shoreline / 3.3 miles long /
Maximum width 1 mile / maximum depth 112 feet
Lodging Facilities
• 9 resorts / 159 units
• 2 B&B’s / 9 rooms
• 6 private RV parks / 125 spaces
Public Campgrounds
• USFS – 14 campgrounds / 264 sites
• Priest Lake State Park – 3 campgrounds / 151 sites
Dining
• 15 restaurants ranging from simple fare to award-winning gourmet establishments
Public Recreation Facilities
• Priest Lake State Park (camping, hiking, beach, boating, water sports, swimming, picnic, summer nature programs, Nordic sports)
• Priest Lake Ranger District (camping, hiking, beach, boating, water sports, swimming, picnic, summer nature programs, Nordic sports)
• The Nordic Center at Priest Lake (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing)
• Priest Lake Golf Club (18-hole, par 72 championship course)
• Priest Lake Snowmobile Trail System (400+ miles of groomed trails)
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