Luby Bay
Luby Bay is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.54962, -116.92385
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232199
About Luby Bay
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. 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 connects via a narrow channel with Upper Priest Lake. 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. 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. Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. A parking fee is collected for those parking at the day use area. A season pass is also available. Nearby Attractions: Beach Trail #48, Woodrat Trail #235, Bulldog Trail #274, Priest Lake Museum
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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
- 206 designated routes (410 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luby Bay Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Luby Bay | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Reynolds Creek Group Site | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Reynolds Creek Group Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | $50 | — |
| Schneider Campsites | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Kalispell Island-013 | National forest camping area | 1.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.