Priest River
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — OLDTOWN · Idaho · Lake Pend Oreille
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Pend Oreille |
| Location | OLDTOWN · Idaho · Lake Pend Oreille · 48.17917, -116.89222 · Map |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 21 sites Water hookups at 0 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 72 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 19 sites · 35 ft: 18 sites · 40 ft: 18 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 20 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 208-437-3133 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-20.
From the official listing
Overview Priest River Campground is situated on the banks of Priest River, shaded by firs, cedars and pines, just upstream from the confluence of the Pend Oreille River. Recreation Water activities are popular at the campground including kayaking, fishing and swimming. The day-use area includes a picnic shelter, playground, softball field, swim beach, boat ramp and a large grassy area for family fun .
Adjacent to the campground is the Priest River Wildlife area, offering excellent fishing as well as birding. Wildlife in the area includes bald eagles, osprey, a wide variety of birds, and deer. Facilities Priest River Campground offers 20 campsites with amenities such as flush toilets and hot showers.
Natural Features Albeni Falls Dam was built in 1955 for flood control and power production on the Pend Oreille River. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreational activities.
Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas.
Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.
Nearby Attractions The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given saturdays during the summer. The nearby town of Priest River, Idaho, offers gas and grocery services.
Directions, from the listing
Priest River Recreation Area is 1 mile east of the town of Priest River on Highway 2. After the river it will be the first road on the right. The park is also known as the "Mudhole."
Nearest federal campgrounds
5 mi straight-line · OLDTOWN IdahoUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRiley Creek
6 mi straight-line · OLDTOWN IdahoUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSpringy Point
15 mi straight-line · OLDTOWN IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceOsprey
22 mi straight-line · PRIEST RIVER IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceOutlet At Priest Lake
23 mi straight-line · Priest River Idaho
Trip Card — Priest River
OLDTOWN · Idaho · Lake Pend Oreille
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | OLDTOWN · Idaho · Lake Pend Oreille |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 72 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233596 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.