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
2
5.5%
8
1
3.4%
5

Kathy B

Verified

June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PRIV

5

Clean areas and friendly hosts

Melvin H

Verified

May 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PRIV

5

The hosts were very nice and knowledgeable. The facilities were clean. We will go back

Neal H

Verified

September 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PRIV

4

Good spot that had showers as a nice surprise. Also excellent dish washing station that wish more recreation.gov campgrounds had.

Amanda N

Verified

August 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PRIV

3

The camp host seemed really nice. The camp spot have lots of room and isn’t jammed in there like most campgrounds mostly shade. Has a very nice beach for swimming but if you have a dog you can not use it you have to use the dock area which is small and does not have a good beach only enough room for 2 small groups. We had to sit on the dock and then we were in the way of the 2 boat slips and no where to swim as there is no swimming off the dock. That is why I am giving only 3 stars.

Janice A

Verified

August 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

5

Camp host Daniel was so helpful and informative definitely will be coming back!

Jonas H

Verified

August 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

4

Nice sites, clean facilities. Close to the highway so there’s a lot of road noise.

Heidi J

Verified

August 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PRIV

5

Restrooms were clean and I love the outdoor kitchen! The Host was the hostess of the mostest. He actually guided us into our spot with our trailer. Will come back!

Barbara B S

Verified

August 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: PRIV

4

This park was small and friendly with nice, clean bathrooms, hot, high pressure showers, dishwashing area, and large, shaded sites. Camp host was friendly and helpful.

Robert S

Verified

July 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PRIV

5

Our favorite campground ever! I say this for several reasons:
1. Very friendly and efficient camp hosts.
2. Great amenities.
3. Fantastic location, right on Priest River and on edge of town.
4. Often good fishing.
If you have not been here you need to try it!

Linda S

Verified

July 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PRIV

5

Beautiful area; close to Sandpoint; on our way home. Big campsites.

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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