The places that don't make you apologize for the kids. Restaurants with crayons that aren't an afterthought, parks with shade and bathrooms, the ice-cream stop with the line on a hot Tuesday.
Three units spread along the lake: Indian Creek, mid-lake, is the largest, with a boat ramp, docks, camping, and wide sandy beaches; Lionhead, at the north end, has its own beach and boat dock; Dickensheet, along the Priest River below the outlet, is small but good for wading and fishing.