Priest River
Priest River is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 48.17917, -116.89222
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Softball Fields, Swimming, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-437-3133
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Priest River
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 daily during the summer. The nearby town of Priest River, Idaho
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Washington State Parks · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 53 designated routes (84 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.2 mi | $25 | — |
| Albeni Cove Campground | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Albeni Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.0 mi | — | Electric |
| Albeni Cove | Private campground | 5.0 mi | $30 | — |
| Riley Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Old American Kampground | RV park | 6.9 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.