Priest Swim Area
Priest River view
Mudhole
Campsite
Priest River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Playground Playground

Available sites

20 total sites

About Priest River

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 53 ft long · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft long · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 54 ft long · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 52 ft long · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 62 ft long · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft long · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 57 ft long · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft long · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 54 ft long · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 41 ft long · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: PRIV RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel

Reviews (145)

What Guests Are Saying

Priest River Campground offers spacious and clean sites, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making for an enjoyable camping experience. Guests appreciated the beautiful beach area, clean bathrooms, and helpful staff, enhancing their stay. However, some noted noise from the nearby highway and the need for better site management, particularly for tent camping.

Review Summary

4.3
145 reviews
5
60.7%
88
4
20.0%
29
3
10.3%
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5.5%
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5

Jay K

Verified

June 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

3

Host sites need to be moved to center of campground instead of way off to the side. Where the host sites are now they cannot see or hear what is going on in the campground. Campground was very clean but it seems there is always one group who ruins it for everyone i.e. the family whose kids were covered in mud and instead of rinsing off at the outside spigot they just went in and basically destroyed the showers. They destroyed the main shower house and the two handicapped accessible showers. The handicap showers were then closed for a few days because of the mess. I am disabled and so I was unable to use the handicap showers. Kind of inconvenient. We also had one group who started their truck at 5:00 a.m. with their exhaust pointed directly at our RV. Finally at 6:00 a.m. I had to ask him to shut his truck off. The showers at the park are one of the biggest bonuses here. Everyone should try to keep them clean so that they stay open. We will probably not stay at this park again.

Pamela R

Verified

June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRIV

5

Extremely clean washrooms and campgrounds. We were greeted on arrival and helped with wood haul.

Keren C

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PRIV

1

The road noise is awful!!

William S

Verified

June 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

5

Best campground ever! Hosts are awesome people! Clean, quiet, convenient! Camp area is flat with big table and perfect fire pits-they have firewood $7. Swim area is safe and bathrooms have free hot showers!!! Dishwashing sinks are cool. Boat launch and courtesy dock is nice! Great play equipment for smaller kiddos and a huge play field for any event you need! Close to town if you forget something or need more! Can't say enough good things about this place!

geneva k

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRIV

5

great hosts!!!

LUIS A P

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

5

This is a great location. It’s well maintained, and the camp hosts are friendly and welcoming.

Aaron f

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PRIV

5

Lovely campsite with wonderful host!
Would love to bring the grandkids to play and swim on the beautiful river.

Aidan C

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PRIV

4

Its a clean well kept campground, very nice experience. As mentioned in other comments, there is road noise, however in a camper its not bad at all. Its also walking distance to town. So if youre just using the campground as a plave to stay while exploring North Idaho, its exactly what you want, safe, clean, and a good location.

Heidi P

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PRIV

5

The camp administrators were helpful with an unusual situation. The previous campers suffered a medical emergency and had to leave their rig, etc. while receiving care at the ER. There was some confusion, but everything was resolved successfully.

LORI L

Verified

July 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

4

This is a lovely site. The Priest River is Huge and gorgeous. Could just sit and look at it for hours--and did!! Campground was just about perfect and the Hosts were very helpful and kind. Nice neighbors there and nothing was too crazy--the beach within steps nearby always had a bunch of kids playing. Lots of happiness here!

Location & Directions for Priest River

2376 E Hwy2, Oldtown, ID 83822-9243 United States

Elevation: 632 ft

Getting There

Priest River Recreation Area is 1 mi 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 town

Oldtown, ID - 8.1 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Highway access

Priest River Recreation Area is located 1 mile east of the town of Priest River on Highway 2.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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