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Priest River

Priest Swim Area
Priest River Day-use
The Priest River
Priest River
Camsite Priest River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Playground

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.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 16 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
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

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20 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 002, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 003, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 004, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 005, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 006, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 007, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 008, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 009, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 010, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 011, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 012, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 013, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 014, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 015, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 016, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 017, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 018, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 019, Loop: PRIV
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🚐 020, Loop: PRIV
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Reviews (114)

What Guests Are Saying

Priest River campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly and helpful hosts, making for an enjoyable stay. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites, excellent restroom facilities, and proximity to the river, which provides beautiful views and recreational opportunities. However, some guests noted highway noise and rocky terrain as drawbacks, suggesting that those sensitive to noise should choose campsites further from the road.

Review Summary

4.3
114 reviews
5
60.5%
69
4
20.2%
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3
9.6%
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2
6.1%
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3.5%
4

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.

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! 😃👍🦅

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.

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)

Robert S

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

5

I would try to say how good the camp hosts were at this campground but nobody would believe it. We had an excellent experience and have never seen hosts anywhere near this good. If you miss out on this Campground then you miss out indeed.

Kelli M

Verified

September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PRIV

5

GREAT family friendly park. Showers, dishes area, play area, and swimming. Wonderful!

Mary N

Verified

September 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIV

5

Very nice campground. Clean, well maintained, spacious campsites. Restrooms sparkling clean. Will definitely come back!

GREG S

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

4

The camp was spotlessly clean, very hospitable hosts, and the sites were generously sized. The riverside location was nice. The only downside was the very nearby highway with lots of traffic noise.

Barbara B

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PRIV

4

Priest River, still a good place to camp.

Ray H

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PRIV

5

Nice, clean, well kept, very professional and pleasant, willing to help.
Beautiful water front. Very pleasant couple of days.
Some allowance for variation in camp spots would be nice, we noticed the camp sites could have been slightly modified by moving logs to make our experience a little closer with our friends.
Thank you

Location Priest River

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

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 48.1792 / -116.892

Elevation: 632 feet

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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