Diamond Lake, WA

Diamond Lake is one of many natural lakes in northeastern Washington. It lies in the southern part of Pend Oreille County, about 8 miles southwest of Newport. Diamond Lake has 7 miles of shoreline and is 800 acres in size. It lies directly adjacent to Highway 2 with mostly private homes.

Cusick, WA

Situated along the shores of the Pend Oreille River, Cusick’s new Rivers Edge Park includes an interpretive river walk providing environmental education, a skate park and a swim and picnic area. There is a boat launch and dock located here to provide access to the river, and there is also a paved trail along the …

Colville, WA

One of Washington’s oldest cities, Colville was founded in 1859 and is northeastern Washington’s second-largest city after Spokane. Visit Colville’s historic downtown and award-winning museum, or head to the mountains for hiking, biking, camping and huckleberry picking. Enjoy birding at nearby Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for migratory bird species.

Chewelah, WA

The town of Chewelah was named after the native word that means small white snake or water snake, for the winding patterns of the rivers that flowed through the Chewelah Valley. With its moderate climate, dry land and irrigated farming, ranching and dairy farming continue to be mainstays. Chewelah’s diversified economy includes a ski hill …

Trestle Creek, ID

Located along the northern shore of Lake Pend Oreille east of Sandpoint, Trestle Creek is an unincorporated community that has limited services yet it’s a piece of paradise located in the middle of the Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway. Gain access to Trestle Creek Road for some hiking and high-country fishing.

Spirit Lake, ID

Situated on Highway 41 south of Blanchard, Spirit Lake is a small community that boasts two parks and the beautiful 4.5 mile-long Spirit Lake. The lake is reputed to be one of the only lakes in the world with a sealed bottom – an apt location for the spirits that are said to haunt the …

Sagle, ID

Sagle is situated just 5 miles south of Sandpoint. Lake Pend Oreille can be accessed from Sagle via Garfield Bay Road and is the gateway to the communities of Bottle Bay and Garfield Bay. There are access points to some very nice beaches and camping via this gateway. There is an excellent paved 5-mile bike …

Priest Lake, ID

Idaho’s “Crown Jewel,” Priest Lake lies in the heart of the Selkirk Mountain Range. Surrounded by forestland, a myriad of year-round recreational opportunities abound with its 72 miles of shoreline, seven islands and miles of public beaches. Voyage via “The Thoroughfare” to pristine Upper Priest Lake, and in wintertime the area boasts 400-plus miles of …