Brush Lake campground to be temporarily closed

July 25, 2016

If your campout plans this summer involve the campground at Brush Lake, you will want to take the following information into your planning. The Brush Lake Campground in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District is closing beginning Monday, August 1 through August 12 to allow for campground improvements. The closure is for public health and safety during construction as the Forest Service, in partnership with the Idaho Youth Conservation Corps, replaces all the campground amenities including picnic tables, fire-rings, and tent pads, along with installing sun shelters. This Brush Lake project was made possible through funding approved by the Idaho Panhandle Resource Advisory Committee for the youth crew, and a State of Idaho recreation grant to fund the upgrades. Recent improvements in the Brush Lake Road were accomplished through a stewardship contract associated with the Brushy Mission II timber sale. The Brush Lake boat ramp and fishing access will remain open during the campground renovation, but the public is cautioned to be aware of the construction occurring in the area. Campground improvements will conclude this fall with construction of parking spurs and installing a new vault toilet at the boat ramp. For questions on this project, please contact the Bonners Ferry Ranger District at (208)267-5561.