Hills Resort, Priest River

It is remote in the northern panhandle of Idaho and that makes it perfect since it is not overrun by people. The family that runs it makes it like visiting family in more ways than one. Resort has everything, accommodations from upscale units to cabins, hiking trails, boating, beautiful lodge, fabulous restaurant, and a personal touch from the staff. The secret is that most folks don't know it exists. It is one of the few remaining family run resorts, recently celebrating its 65th anniversary. It is truly a jewel!

Hill's Resort is truly something you must experience at least once in your lifetime. It is nestled amongst the pines and overlooks beautiful Priest Lake. From your lakeside cabin you can see Papoose Island, Bartoo Island just to name a few. The restaurant serves tremendous meals - especially their Sunday Brunch! We love coming to Hill's Resort - great place to hike, kayak, canoe, fish...just enjoy the amazing surroundings. If you like to kayak/canoe...take a day trip up the Thouroghfare to Upper Priest Lake - moose, deer, eagles, osprey, beaver...amazing!

The summer is incredible, the resort sits on one of the most prestine lakes in North America. You can see clearly to the bottom of the lake in areas under 20 feet deep or so. The beach is long and Sandy. Nothing is better than a cup of coffee on your deck or on the beach at Priest lake in the Morning. The mountain air will refresh you and the warm sun will make you want to go for a swim. The cabins and condo's are roomy and semi-rustic decor, even if it is a little dated in places, you won't care. You are AT HE LAKE, and not just ANY LAKE, it is the BEST LAKE in my opinion, of the 20-30 I have been to. Fishing is good, there are lots of deer, moose, bear and elk in the area. The restaurant is usually very good. SUNDAY BRUNCH is a real treat, movies on the beach, live music, boat gas and docks, pets are welcome with an extra charge. Family owned for over 50 years, it's one of the best.

Our family and some friends have spent a week at Hills every summer for the past 11 years. It's beautiful, fun and the food is fantastic at the lodge. Boating is great, but so is reading on the beach or going for a swim. Hills treats each guest like family. It's a friendly, relaxed place with something for everybody. Our sons are 17 and 18 and they still can't wait for their week at Hills each summer

Hills Resort is a great resort, and my family appreciates the way they bring out Preiset lakes beauty. My extended family has been gathering there every summer for over 11 years (some of them traveling from as far as new york to join the fun.) the cabins are rustic and quaint yet comfertable for large family's and updated... and of course the lake and surronding wilderness are truly amazing. The feeling of being there is warm and welsoming and it's really a family spot, with playgrounds, swimming areas, movie nights, boat rentals, the snack shop, sports courts, and kareoke nights. The fun never seems to stop while we're at Hill's and it's the perfect reunioun spot for my family to cherishtime and create memories that will last a lifetime. I hope that it stays strong in my family for years to come and i invite others to join. I wish all the best to the Hill's staff, as they have all been wonderful to our family. =]