CampgroundDay Use

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Day Use Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Visitor Center
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Birding
  • Softball Fields
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Ramp
  • Coin Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Station
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood Vender
  • Flush Toilets
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playgroiund
  • Playground
  • Security Lights
  • Shade
  • Trash Collection
  • Water Spigot
  • Picnic Table

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 daily during the summer.

The nearby town of Priest River, Idaho, offers gas and grocery services.

Getting Here

Latitude
48° 10' 45.0001" N
Longitude
116° 53' 31.9999" W
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."

Need to Know

  • Group shelter reservations: You are responsible for following all regulations posted under the "Need to Know" and "Site Details" sections for each respective shelter. Please read these sections before making a reservation.

  • Campsites are by reservation only. There are no First Come, First Served sites.

  • Campground is nearby Highway 2 and is subject to road noise.

  • No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed, including side-by-sides, ATVs, etc.

  • Campsites are for camping only. Reserving for day-use activities without intending to camp is prohibited.

  • All camping equipment must be located on the campsite impact areas, or if undefined, located 10-15ft from the fire ring and off all vegetation.

  • Site Limits: 

    (a) 2 Motorized Vehicles

    (b) 1 Camping unit (RV, motorhome, camper van, etc)

    (c) 2 tents

    (d) 8 people

    • Contact Information

    2376 E HWY2
    OLDTOWN, ID 83822-9243

    For campground inquiries, please call: 208-437-3133

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