Cabin Rentals FIND YOUR PERFECT PRIEST LAKE GETAWAY TODAY WITH ONE OF OUR UNIQUE CABINS
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Dining EXPERIENCE NORTHWEST DINING WITH PACIFIC RIM FLAIR
Boat Rentals MOTORIZED & NON-MOTORIZED
Special Events WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES & MORE
While we strive to be available to our guests during their entire stay, please note our business hours are subject to change based on business flow due to our remote location.
SUMMER Our restaurant and resort grounds are open daily June through September. Lake-front dining, boat rentals, hiking trails and gift shop, where you can purchase the magic behind our famous Huckleberry Daquiris! Stop by Sunday evenings for the original "Movie Night" at Priest Lake.
SHOULDER SEASONS
WINTER
Lake-view dining is offered weekends mid-April through May and weekends in October. Our cabins recuperate two months of the year, but we are still here! Lodging unavailable beginning the last week of October through the first three weeks of November and again the last two weeks of March & first two weeks of April. Be sure to check our event schedule as wedding season begins.
26 rentable winter cabins, cozy fireplaces, and groomed snowmobile trails right from the resort! Our restaurant is open on weekends. Don't let the snow fool you, wedding season is still going strong through winter, so be sure to check our event schedule.
The front office is staffed year round, opening at 8am to be of service. Our land gas pump can be accessed during this time, marina pump seasonally.
FOUR SEASONS TO EXPERIENCE
Return to the land of unspoiled beauty, free from the rigors of city life and immerse yourself in the peaceful tranquility of Priest Lake at Elkins Resort.
Elkins Resort is located along the sandy shores of Priest Lake, tucked quietly in the Selkirk Mountain Range of the Idaho panhandle. Crystal clear lakes, old growth forests, towering granite peaks, and pristine waterfalls are just a few of the natural wonders you’ll find here. This majestic scenery invites you to slow down, sit back, and enjoy the calm, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. This scenic hideaway is located just two hours from Spokane International Airport, making it easily accessible for family gatherings and quick romantic getaways.
Elkins Resort is located along the sandy shores of Priest Lake, tucked quietly in the Selkirk Mountain Range of the Idaho panhandle. Crystal clear lakes, old growth forests, towering granite peaks, and pristine waterfalls are just a few of the natural wonders you’ll find here. This majestic scenery invites you to slow down, sit back, and enjoy the calm, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. This scenic hideaway is located just two hours from Spokane International Airport, making it easily accessible for family gatherings and quick romantic getaways.
Whether you prefer lake view with remarkable scenes of Priest Lake and the Selkirk Mountains- or creekside, accompanied by serene sounds of Reeder creek babbling by, Elkins Resort is an idyllic wilderness getaway.
All cabins are heated (cooled by crisp North Idaho air) and furnished with full kitchens. Enjoy additional amenities like wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor decks.
2-4 guests The perfect choice for a couple’s getaway or a small group with our cabins that sleep up to four people. Studios and one-bedrooms with King, Queen, and Double bed options.
2-6 guests Perfect for a family vacation or get-together of friends, our moderately sized cabins sleep up to six people, offering one and two-bedroom options.
8-14 guests Ideal for larger groups and family reunions, discover our accommodations that sleep anywhere from 8 to 14 people. Choose from two, three, four, or six-bedroom cabins.
relaxation and tranquility await you
Adjacent to the lodge is our gift shop, offering grocery items to supplement your needs. With a variety of clothing, magnets, stickers, jewelry, handmade artifacts and more, you are sure to find the perfect souvenir to remember your time with us.
Dining Head Chef Graham Byxbee curates enticing, ever-changing entrees using the finest ingredients available complemented by an innovative array of house-made sauces. Influenced by fare from across the globe, take your senses on an adventure with one of our memorable dining settings through which Manager Cricket Hass executes seamless service with her team, offering a unique lake-side experience with impeccable service and incomparable tastes. Join us and taste why our guests come back to us year after year
TRAPPER CREEK BAR
Serving everyone's favorite dishes in a rustic but modern casual setting. Housed in the original sleeping quarters of the lodge- high-energy ambiance, picturesque views, and famous Huckleberry Daquiris make this dining area ideal to escape the rays of the sun on those summer days!
LAKE FRONT LAWN Open air dining Memorial day until Labor day! With Adirondack chairs and lawn sofas, enjoy dining al fresco in a casual but stunning setting with all the character of a charming lake-front picnic.
HISTORIC LODGE Housed in the original dining quarters of the lodge; taste our finer, award-wining dining options and experience incomparable service in comfort- with lavish windows displaying majestic Priest Lake.
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Activities at Elkins MOVIE NIGHT | FIREWORKS | HUCKLEBBERRIES Stop by our front lawn Sundays at dusk (July and August) and enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars! Elkins Resort hosts fireworks every Fourth of July. Whether you plan to watch by boat or land, be sure to get a spot early, you don't want to miss this epic show! By mid-July, the berries on sunny southern facing slopes and lower elevations are first to ripen. They are most succulent in mid-summer. However, good picking can generally be found as late as October on north-facing slopes.
...all year round
GOLF 6,500 YDS | 18 HOLE | PAR-72
Just 11.5 miles from Elkins, on a course nestled among the lush forests and wetlands that are so characteristic of the Priest Lake region, the Priest Lake Golf Course has a driving range, putting greens, restaurant, restroom accommodations.
SNOWMOBILING 400 MILES GROOMED TRAILS
Elkins Resort on Priest Lake is truly a snowmobiler’s limitless paradise. Located minutes from two trailheads, the beautiful Selkirk mountains can be accessed right from your cabin door. Trails weave through old-growth forests and up 7,000-foot snowy mountain peaks.
FISHING 40 SQ MI OF "LUCKY" FISHING SPOTS
During the summer months, fishers can reach lake trout at depths of 100-feet or deeper. During the late fall to early spring, Mackinaw can be caught closer to the surface and in relatively shallow water. Fishing on Priest Lake is perfect for long afternoons with family and friends or just relaxing alone. The view on the lake is worth the fishing trip alone!
MOUNTAIN BIKING ALL DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Our mountain biking tracks are the perfect blend of good fun and exercise. Get out of the heat by spending an afternoon in the trees, riding through the beautiful, luscious forest greens.
BOATING 25 MI OF PRISTINE LAKE
Just imagine spending an early morning canoeing on glassy Priest Lake or Stand-up Paddle Boarding with the summer sunrise. Take a pontoon or runabout boat for a ride through the tranquil thoroughfare to upper Priest Lake.
HIKING ALL DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Hike along the lake or up high in the Selkirks for truly unforgettable views! There are beautiful trails to the Upper lake as well as spectacular hikes to historic lookout towers.
SNOWSHOE | XC SKIING HANNA FLATS | CHIPMUNK RAPIDS | PL NORDIC CENTER
During the winter, the Priest Lake golf course is transformed into the Priest Lake Nordic Center where they offer rental equipment and groomed cross-country trail system.
Tom Holman
Officially opening its doors in 1932 as a fishing camp featuring 32 cabins and the main lodge, there was originally no electricity, running water or bathrooms. Wow, have things changed! We have since evolved into a year-round full service destination resort.
Today Elkins Resort has 29 fully furnished individual log cabins with modern conveniences and is an ideal location for family vacations, company retreats, seminars and weddings.
It is our mission at Elkins Resort to provide every guest with an exceptional experience while embracing the natural terrain of Priest Lake. We aim to provide guests the opportunity to connect with and enjoy the natural elements of the surrounding mountain area while providing lodging that is unique to the Northwest with individually furnished log cabins.
MOTORIZED & NON-MOTORIZED
R E N T A L S Since 1932, Elkins Resort is the most trusted boat rental company on Priest Lake. Choose which boat fits your family to enjoy sandy beaches, breathtaking views and fun on the water.
COBALT 220S OPEN BOW RUNABOUT 22 ft. | 40+ mph | 280 HP Features: Satellite radio, ski tow eye, built-in ice chest & rear facing sun deck, bimini cover
HARRIS TRIPLE PONTOON 22 ft. | 40+ mph | 150 HP Features: Satellite radio, tow pylon, dual helm seats, swim ladder, four loungers, bimini cover
(10 person capacity or 1695 lbs.)
(10 person capacity or 2070 lbs.)
BOSTON WHALER 150 SUPER SPORT 15 ft. | 30+ mph | 60 HP Features: tow pylon, built-in cooler
BOSTON WHALER 200 DAUNTLESS 20 ft. | 30+ mph | 200 HP Features: fishing rod holder, live well, bimini cover
(4 person capacity or 795 lbs.)
(6 person capacity or 2000 lbs.)
TRACKER FISHING BOAT 14 ft. | 15+ mph | 25 HP Features: steer-behind motor, single bench seat, front platform
NON MOTORIZED Kayak | SUP | Canoe Complete with paddles and life jackets! *racks available*
(4 person capacity or 400 lbs.)
(Single or Tandem)
all motorized rentals include the use of waterskis, wakeboards & tubes
SAY "I DO"...
Our resort has been providing memorable weddings and receptions for over 35 years. We specialize in the outdoor wedding experience utilizing the natural, breath-taking beauty of the Selkirk Mountains and Priest Lake
Begin your journey together as one at one of the top ten lakeside resorts in the west! Elkins Resort's exceptional cuisine and hospitality will make your day one to reminisce over together for years to come.
Groceries Nordman Convenience Store The Tamrak Mitchell's Super 1 Foods Safeway
36442 ID-57, Nordman, ID 83848 (3.5 mi) 27914 ID-57, Priest River, ID 83856 (11.5 mi) 1120 US-2, Priest River, ID 83856 (40 mi) 86 Tank Rd, Oldtown, ID 83822 (44.5 mi) 121 W Walnut St, Newport, WA 99156 (45 mi) 702 N Fifth Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (62 mi)
Walmart 476999 US-95, Ponderay, ID 83852 (65 mi)
Post Office Nordman 36442 ID-57, Nordman, ID 83848 (3.5 mi) Coolin 367 Bayview Dr, Coolin, ID 83821 (22.5 mi)
Pilots Flying yourself in? Transportation from the Forest Service air strip can be arranged!
US Forest Service 32203 ID-57, Priest River, ID 83856 (7 mi)
Laundromats Nordman 36442 ID-57, Nordman, ID 83848 (3.5 mi) The Tamrak 27914 ID-57, Priest River, ID 83856 (11.5 mi)
License & Permits (Boat, Invasive Species, OHV, Snowmobile, Fishing)
The Tamrak 27914 ID-57, Priest River, ID 83856 (11.5 mi) Priest Lake State Park 314 Indian Creek Park Rd, Coolin, ID 83821 (34 mi)
Wifi & Cell Service We have open wifi in our lodge- the best connection being Trapper Creek bar and the Lake Front Lawn. While cell reception can be unreliable, Verizon is currently the best provider.
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