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

Tony O

Verified

August 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PRIV

5

Johm, the ranger there was very helpful. Very nice and seems to really enjoy his job. He needs a rise. The host's were very nice also.

David C

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PRIV

5

This park is what the United States should endeavor to pursue. I completely understand that many remote locations cannot achieve this level of excellence.- if you do not attempt, you will never achieve!!

Excellent!!!!!!!!

Adam A

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PRIV

5

This is our first time ever camping out together and it was an amazing experience. The camp host was really nice. The park was really clean. The water was a little cold, but that’s expected bathrooms were really clean. Showers were amazingly clean not too hot water but hot enough to make the work done kind and friendly will definitely be back.

William S

Verified

August 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PRIV

5

One of our favorite campgrounds! Site #7 was awesome! Close to bathrooms and free showers, but not too close! Farther away from the highway, nice and flat, and larger than most sites! Close to overflow parking too, if you have an extra vehicle!

Jake H

Verified

August 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

5

Nice place with showers, and even a sink. Camp hosts are wonderful as well

Thomas W

Verified

August 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRIV

5

Great spot No 12

Sydne B

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PRIV

2

A good spot if you are wanting a day in the water, but it does not feel like you are camping. The amenities are great, free showers and dishwashing sinks, but it is right off the highway and really is more of a day use site.

Misty I

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PRIV

4

The camp spot was nice. They need to be more specific on where your tents can go. They only want all your stuff on the gravel pad. It makes it a tight space when you have an RV and a tent and a car. The place was kept up well and the host were very nice. My only complaint was dogs cannot be on the beach area and not any places to take them to swim. Its says Riley Creek camp ground down the way you can but we went there and there is a dog island but no beach area for dogs to swim.

Laura W

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

5

Our pull-through campsite was a breeze to get in and out of with good shade and privacy. The bathrooms were always clean and well-stocked. We enjoyed the swimming area and boat launch, will be back next year!

Liz B

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PRIV

4

Nice Campground

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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