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Photo of the thorofare which connects Upper Priest Lake to Priest Lake and provides access to Upper Priest Lake campgrounds.Plowboy Campground is loacted on the southwest shores of Upper Priest Lake, with majestic views of the Selkirk Crest. Five campsites are furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage boxes. Plowboy is easily accessed by boat or by the Navigation Trail. Please note that this campground has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy on all garbage.
Southwest end of Upper Priest Lake, accessible by boat or trail.
Great free hike/boat in campground, bring your own firewood, the forest has been picked clean.
Plenty of mosquitos but a beautiful campsite right on the lake. We were here all by ourselves for the night. Nice easy hike in. Sites all have bear boxes and you will need them we encounterd a bear about halfway down the trail.
Such a fun experience. A 3 mile hike in (my first time EVER backpacking), took about an hour and a half to get there with the ups and downs of the trail. You can certainly do it as an inexperienced backpacker, just be prepared for a few small inclines there and back. Gorgeous scenery, and the lake is so serene. It wasn't too busy on Memorial weekend but busier than I expected. Lake was cold but I got in twice! Bear country so bring your bear spray and/or other protection AND LOTS OF BUG SPRAY! You can have your dog off leash in most areas just be sure they don't stray far as other people most likely are in the area. Plenty of spaces to camp, and trails lead further north to more hiking and camping!
