Luby Bay
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 54 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
51 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 002 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 004 | LOWER LOOP | Pull-through | 65 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 008 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 009 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 010 | LOWER LOOP | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 65 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites XXX, 001, 002, 003 and 23 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid May to Late September |
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
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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.
| Nearest town | Priest River, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 48.5403° N, 116.9253° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSilver
14 mi from the campground · 2,593 acres · 30% contained
- WildfireParker Lake
27 mi from the campground · 1,531 acres · 1% contained
- PrescribedSl Rx - Ione
28 mi from the campground
- WildfireUpper Smith
30 mi from the campground · 4,848 acres · 41% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 ↗ | 23.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Kootenay RV ↗ | 44 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.5 miWoodrat ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miBulldog Point2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miBeach ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miKalispell Island2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miNorth Binarch1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miKalispell Island a Spur0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Idaho Panhandle National Forests begins about 14.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.8 miIdaho Panhandle National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,943,333 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lamb Creek SchoolBuilding · Priest River · 1.2 mi
- Vinther and Nelson CabinBuilding · Coolin · 4.8 mi
- Michael and Myra Donohue HouseBuilding · Eastsound · 11.4 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Luby Bay?
Sites at Luby Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Luby Bay?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Luby Bay have?
56 sites, including 54 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Luby Bay?
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Luby Bay?
Campground amenities include water hydrants, flush toilets and a dual-bay RV dump station (an additional fee is required for the dump station).
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Luby Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Luby Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Luby Bay?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Luby Bay?
Sites XXX, 001, 002, and 003 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 27 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Luby Bay?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Luby Bay?
Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing and power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Luby Bay?
Priest River, Idaho. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail and John Wayne Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Luby Bay is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Outlet At Priest Lake (2.1 mi), Bartoo Island Group Site/Campgrounds (2.1 mi, partly first-come), and Kalispell Island Boat-In Campground (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby