Luby Bay Campground

in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
65 ft
Sites
56
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
27
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
3

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Luby Bay Campground

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. 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. 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. Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. A parking fee is collected for those parking at the day use area. A season pass is also available. Nearby Attractions: Beach Trail #48 , Woodrat Trail #235, Bulldog Trail #274, Priest Lake Museum

Before you go

Season

Mid May – Late September

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.