Forest Service
REEDER BAY
Forest Service campground in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho County with 24 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $30-32/night
- Sites
- 24
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 55 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Overview
Reeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Campers visit Reeder for its incredible beach that slopes down into the refreshing, clear lake.Wake boarding, jet skiing, bird watching and canoeing are among the many activities campers enjoy. Hike the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail which passes through alder, pine, young cedar and open hillsides of brush, providing memorable scenic views throughout the journey. Anglers seek Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, as well as kokanee salmon, on the lake and nearby Priest River.Reeder Bay boasts accessible facilities and paved roads and parking spurs. Amenities include a pressurized water system with hydrants, flush toilets and overflow gravel parking areas. The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Priest Lake, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. The lake spans 19 miles in length and reaches a depth of 300 feet. Priest Lake is noteworthy for its incredibly clear waters, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks. A variety of wildlife inhabits the surrounding area, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions.Explore the extensive trail system around the lake. The Upper Priest Lake Trail takes hikers and mountain bikers to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, which can also be accessed by boat.
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Location Notes
- Address
- IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORES, ID
- Directions
- From I-90 at Post Falls, turn north onto Highway 41 to Newport. Turn right on Highway 2/200 east to Priest River. Turn north (left) on Highway 57 to Nordman 37 miles, then turn right at Y junction and drive 3 miles to Reeder Bay.
Source Notices
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Extra Vehicles: One vehicle is included in your single campsite fee. Each additional vehicle will be charged a per day fee that is collected on site (cash or check only) if space is available in your site only. Additional parking may not be available.
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The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14.
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
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No electric hookups at this facility
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No First Come First Served sites available. All sites are reservable and are shown online.
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Maximum boat length is 20 feet