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Osprey

Priest Lake from Osprey Campground
Flowers at Osprey Campground
Trail at Osprey Campground
Priest Lake thru the trees
Osprey Campground

About Osprey

Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught. While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.

Number of accommodations: 15

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 27

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

15 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (175)

What Guests Are Saying

Osprey Campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious campsites, and friendly hosts, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciated the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and good water access. However, some reviews noted issues with water quality and limited privacy between campsites, which detracted from their experience.

Review Summary

4.4
175 reviews
5
65.1%
114
4
19.4%
34
3
8.0%
14
2
5.1%
9
1
2.3%
4

Liliya A

Verified

November 5, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

Great little campground. I would book spots next to the water next time.

Liliya A

Verified

November 5, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

Great little campground. I would book spots next to the water next time.

Stephanie J

Verified

September 15, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Lovely campground, clean and well-maintained! My campsite was large with beautiful trees, and there was plenty of space between campsites. There is a nice little path that takes you to the shore of the lake. Bathroom has running water with a toilet, sink and mirror. Hosts were friendly and helpful and told me all about the wildlife in the area. I will certainly camp here again the next time I'm in the area.

Stephanie J

Verified

September 15, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Lovely campground, clean and well-maintained! My campsite was large with beautiful trees, and there was plenty of space between campsites. There is a nice little path that takes you to the shore of the lake. Bathroom has running water with a toilet, sink and mirror. Hosts were friendly and helpful and told me all about the wildlife in the area. I will certainly camp here again the next time I'm in the area.

Bari F

Verified

September 2, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

1

Water at station south of Coolin turnoff non-potable. Counted on that water supply for past 30+ years. Water at Osprey smelled of mold. Pleas for testing to ranger station and to others (several calls by camp host) resulted in lack of accountability and a "pass the buck" attitude. Had to boil water for coffee, etc. Will camp elsewhere next year. Noted Luby had clean water. NEVER had this happen before. Spent 5 days of our reservation at home (Spokane) because of this.

Bari F

Verified

September 2, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

1

Water at station south of Coolin turnoff non-potable. Counted on that water supply for past 30+ years. Water at Osprey smelled of mold. Pleas for testing to ranger station and to others (several calls by camp host) resulted in lack of accountability and a "pass the buck" attitude. Had to boil water for coffee, etc. Will camp elsewhere next year. Noted Luby had clean water. NEVER had this happen before. Spent 5 days of our reservation at home (Spokane) because of this.

CATHI R

Verified

August 31, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

The camphost Ruth & Robert and her Dad are the Best!! The park is so clean , the restrooms are well taken care of also ! They are friendly & handle matters as they need to.
I love how they sweep each campsite after people leave .. making you feel that they really care
Its quiet peaceful & now has become our new favorite! We kayaked swam hiked walked and visited around the campfire !!
I love that it’s small & very quiet!!
Thank you to the hosts for making our experience the best !!
I call it a park for a reason !!!
Kindly,
Jim & Cathi Rubright
Spokane , Wa

CATHI R

Verified

August 31, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

The camphost Ruth & Robert and her Dad are the Best!! The park is so clean , the restrooms are well taken care of also ! They are friendly & handle matters as they need to.
I love how they sweep each campsite after people leave .. making you feel that they really care
Its quiet peaceful & now has become our new favorite! We kayaked swam hiked walked and visited around the campfire !!
I love that it’s small & very quiet!!
Thank you to the hosts for making our experience the best !!
I call it a park for a reason !!!
Kindly,
Jim & Cathi Rubright
Spokane , Wa

William H

Verified

August 11, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Sites were tidy, rest rooms clean. The site was roomy . The host was welcoming and helpful.

Laurie L

Verified

August 11, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Lovely, well maintained campgrounds. The bathrooms and garbage receptacles were attended to multiple times per day during our short stay.

Location Osprey

Address:
1083 W. Lakeshore Road
Priest River, ID, 83856
United States

Highway access

Osprey Campground is accessible via I-90 at Post Falls, then Highway 41 north to Newport, and Highway 2 east to Priest River. From Priest River, take Highway 57 south to reach Outlet Bay Road.

Latitude & Longitude: 48.4992 / -116.894

Elevation: 769 feet

Policies & Rules

Vehicles & parking

  • One vehicle is included in your campsite fee; extra vehicles incur a daily fee if space is available.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Store food in approved containers or locked in your vehicle to avoid attracting bears.

Site capacity

  • Boats cannot exceed 20 feet in length.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservations are held until the day after arrival; failure to occupy results in cancellation with no refund.

Safety & rules

  • Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period, and back-to-back reservations exceeding this will be canceled.

Site types & loops

  • There are no electric hookups available at the campground.
  • All sites are reservable online; there are no first-come, first-served sites.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

General

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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