Luby Bay Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.5496, -116.9238
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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
From the USFS.Official page
Is Luby Bay Campground free?
No. Luby Bay Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Luby Bay Campground?
GPS Info.(Latitude, Longitude):48.54028,-116.92528483225N,1165531WFrom 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.
Nearby
- LUBY BAY0.6 mi
- Reynolds Creek Group Site0.8 mi
- Kalispell Island Campgrounds1.6 mi
- KALISPELL ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND1.7 mi
- Bartoo Island Sites2.1 mi
- BARTOO ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND2.7 mi
- OUTLET AT PRIEST LAKE2.7 mi
- Osprey Campground3.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
