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Priest Lake
Priest Lake State Park, Eightmile Island, IdahoLakeYes, public swimming
Priest Lake is a natural lake with public day-use beaches, including a beach area at Eight Mile Island.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- Idaho vehicle entry: $7; non-resident vehicle entry: $14.
- Swim hours
- 7 am to 10 pm for day-use locations; hours may change at the manager’s discretion.
- Facilities
- Sandy swimming beaches, picnic tables, grills, restrooms
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards are on duty at designated swimming beaches.
- Dogs
- Pets are prohibited from swim areas and beaches, except service animals.
- Managed by
- Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Getting there
The park address is 314 Indian Creek Park Road, Coolin, Idaho. Eight Mile Island has a day-use beach area.
48.6095, -116.8785
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not take pets into swim areas or beaches, except service animals.
- Do not leave rubbish at uncontrolled beaches.
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Questions about Priest Lake
Can you swim at Priest Lake?
Yes. Public day-use beaches and designated swimming areas are available at Priest Lake, including Eight Mile Island. No lifeguards are on duty.
Does it cost anything to swim at Priest Lake?
Idaho vehicle entry: $7; non-resident vehicle entry: $14.
Are dogs allowed at Priest Lake?
Pets are prohibited from swim areas and beaches, except service animals.
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