Established Camping

Luby Bay Campground

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About

National Forest

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Firewood Available
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Scout

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Nice place to stay

Very nice campground with roomy spots. Very nice beach. Loved the nature trail by the lake. Beautiful place to enjoy the lake.

Site9

Month of VisitOctober

Angelina H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021

Decent campground, beautiful lake

We were on the upper side of the lower loop, near the entrance, and although we couldn’t see the water it was a short walk to the beach, which had sand and beautiful clear water. If we had more time I would have packed a picnic and spent the day in the day use area to avoid making the trek up and down the hill to the campsites. This was a nice place to stay, however if you’re looking for better lake access, be sure to reserve a lakeside spot far in advance.

Sitelower loop

Month of VisitSeptember

Nanette C.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2020

Amazing beach in the woods

First time staying at this camp ground. We were in the upper loop which is a ways from the beach but we paid the additional $8 per day to park in the day use beach area. The beach area is phenomenal!!!! Nice sand and amazing afternoon shade! The upper loop campground is very private with lots of under brush. Sites 27-38 are fairly unleveled so bring extra leveling blocks if you camp with a trailer in these sites. The bathrooms are uphill from these sites also. We would love to try camping in one of the two lower loops that have paved parking spurs although they have less privacy.

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Location

Luby Bay Campground is located in Idaho

Directions

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.