Reeder Bay

Campground · Idaho · 24 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

24
Bookable sites
99 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
2,447 ft
Elevation
Reeder Bay Campground Site 19
Photo: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc. · Recreation.gov

Overview

Reeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Campers visit Reeder for its incredible beach that slopes down into the refreshing, clear lake.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Reeder Bay boasts accessible facilities and paved roads and parking spurs. Amenities include a pressurized water system with hydrants, flush toilets and overflow gravel parking areas.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the eastern 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. Priest Lake is noteworthy for its incredibly clear waters, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks.

A variety of wildlife inhabits the surrounding area, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the extensive trail system around the lake. The Upper Priest Lake Trail takes hikers and mountain bikers to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, which can also be accessed by boat.

The facts

  • Season: Mid May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 24 bookable sites
  • 37 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 99 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: AREA REEDER BAY, REED

Site types

  • 24 Standard Nonelectric
  • 13 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

37 campsites at Reeder Bay

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
XXXAREA REEDER BAYManagementBack InPaved——99 ft8 🐾
XXX1AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX11AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX13AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX2AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX22AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX23AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX24AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX4AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX5AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX6AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX7AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
XXX9AREA REEDER BAYManagement——————
001REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——20 ft8 🐾
002REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——20 ft8 🐾
003REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——36 ft8 🐾
004REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—19 ft8 🐾
005REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—22 ft8 🐾
006REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—34 ft8 🐾
007REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—30 ft8 🐾
008REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——40 ft8 🐾
009REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——36 ft8 🐾
010REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——27 ft8 🐾
011REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——27 ft8 🐾
012REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——40 ft8 🐾
013REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—26 ft8 🐾
014REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront55 ft8 🐾
015REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront30 ft8 🐾
016REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightLakefront40 ft8 🐾
017REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront40 ft8 🐾
018REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront40 ft8 🐾
019REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront36 ft8 🐾
020REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront37 ft8 🐾
021REEDStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Lakefront45 ft8 🐾
022REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightLakefront38 ft8 🐾
023REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightLakefront32 ft8 🐾
024REEDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightLakefront38 ft8 🐾

Getting there

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.

48.62520, -116.89188 · 48°37'30.7"N 116°53'30.8"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in6.54.65.74.34.44.41.71.32.14.56.76.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.9 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 Reeder Bay

Can you reserve a site at Reeder Bay?
Yes, Reeder Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Reeder Bay have?
37 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Reeder Bay?
99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Reeder Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Reeder Bay.
Are campfires allowed at Reeder Bay?
Campfires are allowed at Reeder Bay. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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