Corps of Engineers
RILEY CREEK
Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho County with 69 sites, Reservations may be available.
Campground Details
- Season
- Reservations may be available
- Rate
- $35-75/night
- Sites
- 69
- Accessible sites
- Not listed
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Phone
- Not listed
- County
- Idaho
- Parent area
- Lake Pend Oreille
Overview
Riley Creek Recreation Area, situated on the banks of the Pend Oreille River, is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Falls Project, but still offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surroundings.Riley Creek is the largest campground at Albeni Falls, offering 67 campsites, all with electric and water hookups. Two large reservable picnic shelters are also available. As long as all equipment fits on the site pad, Riley Creek allows for an unlimited amount of tents per site. Albeni Falls Dam was built in 1955 for flood control and power production on the Pend Oreille River. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreational activities. Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas. Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges. The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer. The nearby town of Laclede, Idaho offers gas and grocery services.Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground. Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, with bald eagles, osprey, bears and most commonly, deer. A biking and hiking trail is available, giving campers a chance to enjoy the wildlife and greenery. Fishing piers, horseshoe pits, a beach volleyball court, basketball court and more make this campground an ideal place for family trips or groups of friends. A hiking and biking trail is accessible from the campground.
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Location Notes
- Address
- 2376 E HWY 2, OLDTOWN, ID
- Directions
- From Highway 2 in Laclede, Idaho, turn south onto Riley Creek Road, then continue about 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Source Notices
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Group shelter reservations: You are responsible for following all regulations posted under the "Need to Know" and "Site Details" sections for each respective shelter. Please read these sections before completing your reservation.
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Campsites are by reservation only. There are no First Come, First Served sites.
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No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed, including side-by-sides, ATVs, etc.
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All camping equipment must be located on the campsite impact areas, or if undefined, located 10-15ft from the fire ring and off all vegetation.
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Campsites are for camping only. Reserving for day-use activities without intending to camp is prohibited.
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Site Limits: (a) 2 Motorized Vehicles (b) 1 Camping unit (RV, motorhome, camper van, etc) (c) 8 people