Rent a boat for the day! The lake is beautiful and fun to explore. Grab your friends and family and explore the nature surrounding you. There is also a beach volleyball court, jungle gym for the kids, and a great restaurant and lawn to hang out at.

This is the wedding venue!

A great place e to grab a bite and hang out. A full restaurant and bar with an incredible patio, a beach volleyball court, a pickle ball court, corn hole, and live music!

Travel Time: About 10 minutes from Elkins Resort.

A great breakfast spot! Located next to The Tarmak, Conoco gas station, and hardware store. Can you spot Chimney Rock from the cafe?

Travel Time: About 15 minutes from Elkins Resort.

This is the local grocery store and gas station. This is a small but fully stocked grocery store with the basics. Fresh produce is available. There is also an ice cream shop and gift shop attached.

Travel Time: About 15 minutes from Elkins Resort.

A great local spot for a quick brew. I recommend the Huckleberry Shandy. They often have live music and a taco truck. It is located behind the Conoco gas station across the street from Millie's Restaurant.

Travel Time: About 10 mins from Elkins Resort.

A funny restaurant located in Coolin near the Inn at Priest Lake, Historical Northern Hotel, and the Coolin Motel. The food is great and they have a tiny snack shop if needed.

Travel Time: About 30 minutes from Elkins Resort.

Another great local spot and a view of the water! They also have beach volleyball, pickle ball, and boat rentals.

Travel Time: About 10 minutes from Elkins Resort.

A great little coffee shop located in Coolin with a gift shop. It is right on the water and the perfect little morning activity if you need a pick me up.

Travel Time: About 30 minutes from Elkins Resort.

A local store with a mini grocery store (the essentials only) and tons of local keepsakes and souvenirs.

Travel Time: about 30 mins from Elkins Resort.

If you are up for a game, this is a beautiful course. They do rent clubs if you don't want to lug yours around!

Travel Time: About 15 minutes from Elkins Resort.

An easier hike for those looking for a nature walk with a slight incline. Very pretty, with views of waterfalls and an ancient red cedar forest. It does require about 20 minutes of dirt road driving to get to the trail head, but the road is well maintained.

Travel Time: About 30 minutes from Elkins Resort.

For those of us who are more adventurous, here is a hiking trail that is a tough challenge! It is difficult, and requires driving on a dirt road to get to the trail head so be prepared for the hike!

Travel Time: About 1 hour from Elkins Resort.