Priest Swim Area
Priest River view
Mudhole
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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%
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3
10.3%
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5.5%
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5

Stephen T

Verified

June 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

2

I could not find Meadow Creek campground in Recreation.gov's listings. However, I did spend 2 nights there after staying at Priest River Recreation area.
Along the banks of the Moyie river in N Idaho I could not have been happier with this campsite. Above all were the camp hosts Linda and Floyd Garcia. They are the epitome of hospitality; friendly, helpful, and genuine. They will keep me coming back.
-Steve Taylor (5 stars)

Melissa R

Verified

June 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRIV

5

The camp hosts were great. They pointed out the best place to go fishing.

Robert S

Verified

July 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PRIV

5

This place is just about too good to be true. Unbelievably great camp hosts, nice restrooms, good fishing, and the place is superbly maintained. The town of Priest River is just up the road and has about anything you’d need. They sell firewood here and give the best deal around this area. I absolutely recommend Priest River Campground! 😃👍🦅

Thomas W

Verified

July 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRIV

2

We have spent a lot of time in this campground. over the years. This trip was the least favorite time we ever had. The campground host were ridiculous with there efforts to try and keep us off the river. We were harassed by them daily, and the rangers telling us how the river was closed, due to high water volumes. After checking with the Sheriff Office I found out that the river was not closed. The campground launch was closed, no problem there as we had kayaks and could launch anywhere. I have vast experience in moving water and know when water is a danger and when it is not. Even people using the beach were harassed when their children were up to there ankles in water, no where were there signs saying beach closed or no swimming. This was excessive by any strech of the imagination. Other than that it was fine.

audrey m

Verified

July 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PRIV

3

#3 good corner space. Level driveway. Lots of hammock if trees. Sites well spaced. Very shaded. Slightly mosquito-y. Clean bathrooms & free showers. Several loops to ride your bike along. River running high & fast so unable to put paddle board in or swim. Friendly, helpful camp hosts. Negatives; campground is directly next to highway 2 & there’s unavoidable freeway noise at all times, although it improves at night. No hookups & difficult to get any solar due to heavy shade.

Victoria K

Verified

July 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PRIV

3

Campground was very nice and the hosts were great. I had a campsite next to some people who thought they needed to play music until late at night and the traffic noise is noticeable on one side of the campground. It would be nice if they put up a high wooden type fence along the road.

linda p

Verified

July 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PRIV

4

I like the campground, very clean and well maintained.

Ruth J

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PRIV

5

Clean site and restrooms. Host very helpful and informative on surrounding. The showers had great water pressure.

Jason L

Verified

July 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

5

Camp hosts were friendly and very helpful. Campsites were clean and well-kept. Bathrooms were clean and I like the free showers!

Michelle N

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PRIV

3

Love this small campground! Love the amenities including; showers, nice bathrooms and washing dishes sink! Always have a great time here for the 4th of the July, but not as much this time. The campground host was different this time, unfortunately. We had to set up our (we had 2 sites between our group; side by side) tents in the rain. It took over an hour before the host to come over to our site to check us in. We had 2 tents and bug net set up. The host then told us we had to move our tents inside the log area. We've never had to do this before, but it would have been great if he came over when we checked in at 3pm. We never had any other conversations with them for the next 4 days. The hosts are usually so nice and polite. It ruined the small close nit campground feel.

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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