Luby Bay
Idaho Panhandle National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PRIEST RIVER, ID, ID
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$64 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (151 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet on the western shores of Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by hemlock and cedar.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/luby-bay to be notified when sites open up.
Luby Bay offers densely wooded, secluded sites with easy access to Priest Lake and the Selkirk Mountains. Campers consistently praise the well-spaced sites, long sandy beach for swimming, and responsive camp host, with a 4.5/5 rating across 123 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves present in area; also bald eagles, grebes, jays, and garter snakes within 8km
Insider tips for Luby Bay: Bring a generator if staying more than a couple days with no hookups Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand Visit the beach and Rock Pierre, a 10-foot pier built by campers in 2016
Skip Luby Bay if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Luby Bay: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Outlet At Priest Lake (Priest River, ID), Kalispell Island Boat-In Campground (Priest River, ID), Bartoo Island Boat-In Campground (Priest River, ID), Osprey (PRIEST RIVER, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Luby Bay
Cell signal at Luby Bay (PRIEST RIVER, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet on the western shores of Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by hemlock and cedar.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring a generator if staying more than a couple days with no hookups
Book early
it's a federal campground with high demand
Visit the beach and Rock Pierre, a 10-foot pier built by campers in 2016
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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. 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 junct
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Idaho Panhandle National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Idaho Panhandle National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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