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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

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

Jami K

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Very quiet campground. Two restrooms, although one was always clogged. The lights were very dim in the bathrooms. Bear proof garbage cans and a nearby hike. Cute trail along the shore.

Jami K

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

Very quiet campground. Two restrooms, although one was always clogged. The lights were very dim in the bathrooms. Bear proof garbage cans and a nearby hike. Cute trail along the shore.

Lila H

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA OSPREY

3

I was going to post better pics than the site offers, but mine didn't turn out. So I'll just tell you... Osprey is better suited for RVs than tents. I scoped out several sites and there's hardly a flat spot for a tent at all. The tent spots available are small. We had to pitch our 9x14 tent on the driveway. Driveways are long though. The campground is very hilly too- we couldn't put 4 lawn chairs around the fire pit because it was situated on a hill, with a flat spot on the uphill side for chairs. The smaller number spots are flatter, and the sites on the lake side are flattest. We usually avoid lake side sites because they tend to be very windy, but at Osprey I think lakeside would be fine since the trees offer a lot of protection. The campground is very wooded in general, offering a secluded feeling. There are 2 very small beachy spots. Read:very small. Like, 2 lawn chair size. Also, we have Verizon and service was very good.

Lila H

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA OSPREY

3

I was going to post better pics than the site offers, but mine didn't turn out. So I'll just tell you... Osprey is better suited for RVs than tents. I scoped out several sites and there's hardly a flat spot for a tent at all. The tent spots available are small. We had to pitch our 9x14 tent on the driveway. Driveways are long though. The campground is very hilly too- we couldn't put 4 lawn chairs around the fire pit because it was situated on a hill, with a flat spot on the uphill side for chairs. The smaller number spots are flatter, and the sites on the lake side are flattest. We usually avoid lake side sites because they tend to be very windy, but at Osprey I think lakeside would be fine since the trees offer a lot of protection. The campground is very wooded in general, offering a secluded feeling. There are 2 very small beachy spots. Read:very small. Like, 2 lawn chair size. Also, we have Verizon and service was very good.

Michael R

Verified

June 29, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

Michael R

Verified

June 29, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA OSPREY

4

William A

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

My favorite Camp Ground. Our site was right on the water, beautiful site. Huge campsite as far as lot size goes goes, it even had a little place I could put my kayak in. No actual beach, but there are spots to get into the lake to swim/kayak/fish. The on site host are very nice, and the park is very well kept and generally clean. Don’t forget to be bear aware and keep your food and trash up!

William A

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA OSPREY

5

My favorite Camp Ground. Our site was right on the water, beautiful site. Huge campsite as far as lot size goes goes, it even had a little place I could put my kayak in. No actual beach, but there are spots to get into the lake to swim/kayak/fish. The on site host are very nice, and the park is very well kept and generally clean. Don’t forget to be bear aware and keep your food and trash up!

Cathy K

Verified

January 12, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA OSPREY

3

We love this place. However, the camp host presence this year was basically NON-EXISTENT, which is not good. Campers were noisy, barking dogs etc. Usually the hosts of this campground are quite good, making rounds several times a day. These people were like ghosts-if they came around at all, it was very early in the morning and very early in the evening. Noise after 10 pm not addressed. We've been camping here for years and it was quite a disappointment.

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 5, 2026

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