Idaho / Bonner County

Reeder Bay

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-May through late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Reeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake. The campground is situated on the western 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, noteworthy for its incredibly clear waters fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir, and hemlock, and campers visit Reeder for its incredible beach that slopes down into the refreshing, clear lake. The campground features paved roads and parking spurs, with amenities including a pressurized water system with hydrants, flush toilets, and overflow gravel parking areas. 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. A variety of wildlife inhabits the surrounding area, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, and mountain lions.

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 Campground.

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