Luby Bay
Luby Bay is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.54028, -116.92528
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Swimming Site, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Luby Bay
Overview Luby Bay Campground is located near both Lamb Creek and Priest Lake. The campground is densely wooded with nicely secluded sites, and is within easy access to many great views of the Selkirk Mountains. Recreation Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing and power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car. Fishing, swimming, birding and wildlife viewing are popular activities as well. The Beach Trail #48 can be accessed from the campground. The 8-mile scenic excursion loops around the southern part of Priest Lake. Facilities Luby Bay has an upper and lower section. Upper Luby Campground has paved roads and gravel parking spurs. Lower Luby has paved parking spurs and the option of waterfront sites. Campground amenities include water hydrants, flush toilets and a dual-bay RV dump station (an additional fee is required for the dump station). Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. If you park to use day use area there is a parking fee of $8.00. If you walk from your campsite there is no fee to use the day use. An amphiteather is located in the recreation area and regularly hosts interpretive programs. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet on the western shores of Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by hemlock and cedar. Priest Lake consists of the main lake where most water recreation takes place. To the north, the lake c
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 208 designated routes (412 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luby Bay | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Luby Bay Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Reynolds Creek Group Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | $50 | — |
| Reynolds Creek Group Site | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Schneider Campsites | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Kalispell Island-013 | National forest camping area | 1.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.