Reeder Bay

FS USDA Forest Service · ID · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 99 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites37
Sites Accepting RVs25
Overnight Sites37
Max RV Length99 ft
Back-In Sites25
SurfaceGravel

Location

48.6252, -116.8918806 · IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORES , ID

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Description

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.

Directions

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.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING HIKING

Details

Phone435-245-6521
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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