Can you reserve a site at Osprey?

Yes, Osprey is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Osprey have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Osprey?

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

Are pets allowed at Osprey?

Yes, pets are allowed at Osprey.

Are campfires allowed at Osprey?

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

Osprey, Idaho — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught.

While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.

Recreation

Boating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summertime favorites. Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow thoroughfare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area.

Anglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.

Facilities

Campground roads and parking spurs are paved and facilities are accessible. Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees.

Natural Features

Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth.

Nearby Attractions

Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids.

In winter, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities in the surrounding area.

The facts

15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 64 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA OSPREY

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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16 campsites at Osprey

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
002	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	8	🐾
003	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	8	🐾
004	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	8	🐾
005	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
006	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
007	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
008	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
009	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
010	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	64 ft	8	🐾
011	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
012	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
013	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
014	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
015	AREA OSPREY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	43 ft	8	🐾
016	AREA OSPREY	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-90, turn at Post Falls Highway 41 north to Newport. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River at the junction of Highway 57 and Highway 2. Turn left at the Texaco station on Highway 57 and drive 25 miles to Outlet Bay Road. Turn right for approximately 0.5 miles and left on Lakeshore Road. There is a directional sign pointing the way to Osprey Campground.

48.49917, -116.89417 · 48°29'57.0"N 116°53'39.0"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, 10.6 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 Osprey

Can you reserve a site at Osprey?: Yes, Osprey is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Osprey have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Osprey?: 64 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Osprey?: Yes, pets are allowed at Osprey.
Are campfires allowed at Osprey?: Campfires are allowed at Osprey. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Osprey

Outlet AT Priest Lake 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Luby Bay 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Reeder Bay 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Outlet at Priest Lake Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Osprey Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Bartoo Island Group Site/Campgrounds 3.2 mi · Campground
Luby Bay Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Kalispell Island Group Site and other Campgrounds 4.7 mi · Campground
Browns Lake Campground 14.5 mi · Campground
South Skookum Lake Campground 15.2 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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