Priest River
Currently closed. The campground typically opens the third weekend of May and operates through the summer season. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Boat launches are closed until lake pool reaches 2058 feet.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:43AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. For the latest air quality readings, head to https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com. * WHERE...Boundary County, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties. * WHEN...Next update by 12 PM Monday, July 20th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
From Recreation.gov
Boat launches are currently closed until we reach 2058ft of pool. We are sorry for the inconvenience, if you would like more information regarding lake levels, please follow the link. [https://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/dv/?site_no=12392500][1] [1]: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/dv/?site_no=12392500
About
Priest River Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility on the Priest River, one mile east of the town of Priest River, Idaho. Known locally as "The Mudhole," the campground provides a shaded riverside setting beneath firs, cedars, and pines. The 20 campsites are standard nonelectric with picnic tables and fire rings. Water recreation dominates here: kayaking, swimming, and fishing are all popular. The day-use area features a swim beach, boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, softball field, and large grassy areas. The adjacent Priest River Wildlife Area offers excellent birding, with bald eagles, osprey, and deer commonly spotted. Albeni Falls Dam, built in 1955 for flood control and power production, created Lake Pend Oreille—one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, reaching depths over 1,200 feet. The Albeni Falls Visitor Center provides exhibits and summer dam tours.
Directions
From the town of Priest River, head east on Highway 2 for approximately 1 mile. After crossing the river, turn right at the first road. The recreation area is also known as "The Mudhole."
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 48ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 437-3133 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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