Can you reserve a site at Luby Bay?

Yes, Luby Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Luby Bay have?

56 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Luby Bay?

65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Luby Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed at Luby Bay.

Are campfires allowed at Luby Bay?

Campfires are allowed at Luby Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Luby Bay, Idaho — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Luby Bay Campground is located near both Lamb Creek and Priest Lake. The campground is densely wooded with nicely secluded sites, and is within easy access to many great views of the Selkirk Mountains.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing and power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car.

Fishing, swimming, birding and wildlife viewing are popular activities as well.

The Beach Trail #48 can be accessed from the campground. The 8-mile scenic excursion loops around the southern part of Priest Lake.

Facilities

Luby Bay has an upper and lower section. Upper Luby Campground has paved roads and gravel parking spurs. Lower Luby has paved parking spurs and the option of waterfront sites. Campground amenities include water hydrants, flush toilets and a dual-bay RV dump station (an additional fee is required for the dump station).

Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. If you park to use day use area there is a parking fee of $8.00. If you walk from your campsite there is no fee to use the day use.

An amphiteather is located in the recreation area and regularly hosts interpretive programs.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet on the western shores of Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by hemlock and cedar.

Priest Lake consists of the main lake where most water recreation takes place. To the north, the lake connects via a narrow channel with Upper Priest Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail and John Wayne Trail. In winter, hundreds of miles of groomed trails beckon nordic skiers and snowmobile riders.

The facts

54 bookable sites
56 sites in total, including non-bookable
27 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 65 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: AREA LUBY BAY, LOWER LOOP, UPPR LOOP

Site types

54 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

56 campsites at Luby Bay

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
XXX	AREA LUBY BAY	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
XXX1	AREA LUBY BAY	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
XXX2	AREA LUBY BAY	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
XXX3	AREA LUBY BAY	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
001	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
002	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	65 ft	16	♿ 🐾
005	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
008	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
009	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
010	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
011	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
012	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
013	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
014	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
015	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
016	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	65 ft	16	♿ 🐾
017	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
018	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
019	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
020	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
021	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
022	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
023	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
024	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	65 ft	16	♿ 🐾
025	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
028	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	22 ft	8	🐾
029	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
031	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
032	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
033	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
034	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
035	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
036	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
037	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
038	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
039	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
040	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
041	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
042	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
043	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
044	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
045	UPPR LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
046	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
047	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
048	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
049	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	48 ft	8	🐾
050	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
051	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	25 ft	8	🐾
052	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
053	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
054	UPPR LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	53 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-90, east or west, turn at Post Falls, Idaho on Highway 41 going north to Newport, Washington. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn left at the stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground.

From Sandpoint, Idaho, take Highway 2 west 22 miles to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn right at stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground.

48.54028, -116.92528 · 48°32'25.0"N 116°55'31.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	46	57	68	74	83	83	72	54	38	31
Low °F	22	22	26	31	39	44	48	46	39	32	27	22
Precip in	4.0	2.6	3.4	2.5	2.8	2.6	1.0	0.9	1.3	2.9	4.2	4.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Luby Bay

Can you reserve a site at Luby Bay?: Yes, Luby Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Luby Bay have?: 56 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Luby Bay?: 65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Luby Bay?: Yes, pets are allowed at Luby Bay.
Are campfires allowed at Luby Bay?: Campfires are allowed at Luby Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Luby Bay

Outlet AT Priest Lake 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Osprey 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Reeder Bay 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek (Idaho) 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Luby Bay Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
Bartoo Island Group Site/Campgrounds 2.1 mi · Campground
Kalispell Island Group Site and other Campgrounds 2.2 mi · Campground
Osprey Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Outlet at Priest Lake Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
Browns Lake Campground 14.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Luby Bay