International Selkirk Loop
Visitor Services

Visitors can also find the following services at various locations along the International Selkirk Loop:

Paved Parking

  • Boundary Dam
  • Historic Washington Hotel
  • Ione City Park
  • Kirtland Cutter Theater
  • Metaline City Park
  • Metaline Falls
  • Sullivan Lake

Visitor Centers with Bus Parking

  • Sandpoint
  • Bonners Ferry
  • Newport
  • Nelson
  • Creston
  • Tiger

Picnic or Day-Use Facilities

  • Boundary Dam
  • Box Canyon Dam
  • Crescent Lake Campground
  • Historic Washington Hotel
  • Ione City Park
  • Metaline City Park
  • Metaline Falls
  • Mill Pond Flume Interpretive Site
  • Sullivan Lake
  • Sweet Creek Falls

Drinking Water

  • Boundary Dam
  • Historic Washington Hotel
  • Ione City Park
  • Kirtland Cutter Theater
  • Metaline City Park
  • Metaline Falls
  • Sullivan Lake
Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

No fee for the Kootenay Lake ferry

 Camping

Camping

Camping can be found at or near the following locations along the International Selkirk Loop: * Boundary Dam * Box Canyon Dam * Crawford State Park * Crescent Lake Campground * Gardner Cave... More information on Camping
Food

Food

Groceries, Bakeries, Etc.: Bonners Ferry ID Ione WA Newport WA Oldtown ID Porthill ID Priest River ID Sandpoint ID Creston BC Kaslo BC Nelson BC Salmo, BC Castlegar, BC Trail, BC... More information on Food 		Gasoline

Gasoline

Fuel can be obtained in the following communities along the International Selkirk Loop: Bonners Ferry, ID Oldtown, ID Priest River, ID Sandpoint, ID Ponderay, ID Ione, WA Metaline, Falls... More information on Gasoline
Information

Information

Visitor Centers/Information Kiosks Newport, WA Priest River, ID Sandpoint, ID Bonners Ferry, ID Creston, BC Nelson, BC Salmo, BC Box Canyon Dam, WA Oldtown Rotary Park, ID Priest Lake,... More information on Information 		Lodging

Lodging

Lodging can be found in the following communities: Ione, WA Metaline, WA Metaline Falls, WA Newport, WA Colville, WA Bonners Ferry, ID Deep Creek, ID Naples, ID Priest Lake, ID Priest... More information on Lodging
Phone

Phone

Phones for public use can be found in the following locations: Box Canyon Dam, WA Kirtland Cutter Theater, WA Sullivan Lake, WA Ione, WA Metaline, WA Metaline Falls, WA Newport, WA... More information on Phone 		Restrooms

Restrooms

Public restrooms can be found in the following locations: Albeni Falls Dam Visitor Center, Priest River, ID Boundary Dam, Intl. Border, WA Box Canyon Dam, Ione, WA Crawford State Park,... More information on Restrooms
Retail

Retail

The following locations provide retail services such as bookshops, giftshops, etc.: Balfour, BC Boswell, BC Crawford Bay, BC Creston Wildlife Management Area Kaslo, BC Kokanee Creek Park... More information on Retail

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

The Loop includes two border crossings between the U.S. and Canada. Travelers who wish to continue into Canada now must present a valid passport. Border crossings are open 8 am to midnight, Pacific Time (Porthill on Idaho SH 1 open 7 am - 11 pm). Check with Canada Customs or US Customs.

Children traveling with one parent must have written permission and contact phone number from other parent plus a copy of child's birth certificate. Birth certificate and ID are required for all children. Passports are mandatory for all travelers as of January 2007.

The total length, including Canada sections, is 280 miles/450 km.

Restrictions

U.S. citizens traveling to Canada should be aware of new International Travel restrictions. As of February 2007 U.S. citizens must present their U.S. passport in order to re-enter the United States.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best time to drive the loop is April to October, when wildflowers are blooming, wildlife emerge, festivals occur, and hiking weather is comfortable.

High Season

Peak tourist season on the Loop is July-August, when families with kids travel. Traffic and crowds still are minimal compared to urban standards.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along International Selkirk Loop, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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