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%
15
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5.5%
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5

Jon S

Verified

June 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: PRIV

5

This is an absolutely beautiful location, nestled in the hills of idaho. It is an excellent place to get away and has lots of options around for hiking and biking.

Amber G

Verified

February 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PRIV

4

This was a great place for my family. My small children really enjoyed it. The playground and swimming beach are not far from any site, and we’re kept nice and clean. The bathrooms were very clean and so was our site. The only downfall is that this campground is right off the highway and you can hear the traffic, but I got used to it. I’m going back again this coming summer to kick off our camping season!

Bobby C

Verified

December 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PRIV

2

Great small park if you have kids. Not a park for big rigs 30 ft is about it. Camp sites are real close. Highly used. Can not run you generator after 10 PM. The highway is very close and so is the train. The folks in town are very friendly. It seems like big money is coming to the area and some of the folks are not a fan of it. The local laundry was very clean and the price was very fair.

Metaru I

Verified

September 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PRIV

5

One off the best spot I’ve been really clean river nice people and also the bathrooms really clean and it’s safe for kids

Jon P

Verified

September 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PRIV

5

Clean, good facilities, considerate caretakers.

Matt L

Verified

September 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PRIV

5

Nice hosts, clean sites, great facilities! Thanks for letting me charge my electric motorcycle as well.

Dagan W

Verified

September 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PRIV

4

Great for kayaking or boats. Wildlife space and rivers. But try and get a spot away from the road if tent camping. Always friendly.

Julia T

Verified

August 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PRIV

5

The camp hosts were above and beyond the most friendly and hard working I have ever experienced in my life! Thank you so much for your hard work in these difficult times and friendly demeanor. This was the perfect campground if you have roudy kids and a normal dog! Having the park and river made it a perfect family destination. Sites were private enough, road was louder than expected.

Josephine O

Verified

August 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PRIV

5

Great quiet place to camp with lots of shade and fun things for the kids to do!
The staff was warm and welcoming.

Amanda K

Verified

August 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PRIV

1

Way too crowded, not enough trees, campsites too close, rude people walking through others' campsites, weird shed on campsite (56?), small beach area that is also open to the public

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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Population: 428

Nearby city: Coeur d'Alene, ID

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