Riley Creek
Lake Pend Oreille — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: OLDTOWN, ID, ID
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (508 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Riley Creek Recreation Area, situated on the banks of the Pend Oreille River, is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Falls Project, but still offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surroundings.Riley Creek is the largest campground at Albeni Falls, offering 67 campsites, all with electric and water hookups. Two large reservable picnic shelters are also available. As long as all equipment fits on the site pad, Riley Creek allows for an unlimited amount of t
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riley-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Riley Creek Recreation Area offers scenic views on the banks of the Pend Oreille River with excellent water sports opportunities including boat launch access. Google reviews consistently praise its cleanliness, spacious sites, tree coverage, and friendly hosts (4.7/5 stars from 146 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Osprey, Wild Turkey, Eastern Kingbird, American Red Squirrel, and Peromyscus sonoriensis documented in area
Insider tips for Riley Creek: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Larger RVs may find tight turning radiuses—scout your site carefully before backing in Good T-Mobile coverage reported by campers Sandy beach area accessible via water-side walking trails
Skip Riley Creek if: You need full hookups—most sites have no hookups; suitable for self-contained RVs only. You prefer smaller, less crowded campgrounds—this is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Falls Project.
Best time to visit Riley Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Priest River (OLDTOWN, ID), Springy Point (OLDTOWN, ID), Albeni Cove (OLDTOWN, ID), Pioneer Park (NEWPORT, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riley Creek
Cell signal at Riley Creek (OLDTOWN, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 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.
Riley Creek Recreation Area, situated on the banks of the Pend Oreille River, is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Falls Project, but still offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surroundings.Riley Creek is the largest campground at Albeni Falls, offering 67 campsites, all with electric and water hookups. Two large reservable picnic shelters are also available. As long as all equipment fits on the site pad, Riley Creek allows for an unlimited amount of tents per site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Larger RVs may find tight turning radiuses
scout your site carefully before backing in
Good T-Mobile coverage reported by campers
Sandy beach area accessible via water-side walking trails
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 2 in Laclede, Idaho, turn south onto Riley Creek Road, then continue about 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Pend Oreille fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Pend Oreille before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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