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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

melissa e

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Big sites with lots of space.

Jill C

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

The camp host, Jim, was so nice. The campsites were very clean and well maintained. By far our favorite place to visit

Jill C

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

The camp host, Jim, was so nice. The campsites were very clean and well maintained. By far our favorite place to visit

Vern / Michael B

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Jim, the camp host, was great.

Vern / Michael B

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Jim, the camp host, was great.

Daniel L

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

Lots of little private beaches along the campground shore. No big beach but still decent access. Lots of party boats out on the water. Could hear them from camp.

Taylor V

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Campsite is easy to get to, sites are decently big and are well taken care of. Bathrooms were surprisingly great as well with a plumbed toilet and sink!

There is lake access, but the beach is very small (literally 10-20 ft wide). While you can get in the lake and swim there, don't expect to be relaxing on the beach for hours on end or have space to yourself if there are others. It's still an added bonus to take a dip, though.

Daniel L

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

Lots of little private beaches along the campground shore. No big beach but still decent access. Lots of party boats out on the water. Could hear them from camp.

Taylor V

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Campsite is easy to get to, sites are decently big and are well taken care of. Bathrooms were surprisingly great as well with a plumbed toilet and sink!

There is lake access, but the beach is very small (literally 10-20 ft wide). While you can get in the lake and swim there, don't expect to be relaxing on the beach for hours on end or have space to yourself if there are others. It's still an added bonus to take a dip, though.

Philip G

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Host is great. Campground is clean. All the time. Our site was prepared when we arrived. The host will make or break a campground. This host appreciates nature. And isn’t intrusive. But always close when you need him

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

  • Click here to learn more about the Idaho Panhandle National Forest

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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