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Reeder Bay

Reeder Bay Campground Site 19Photo · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
37Sites
99 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 37

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA REEDER BAYXXXmanagement99 ft
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REED001standard nonelectric20 ft
REED002standard nonelectric20 ft
REED003standard nonelectric36 ft
REED004standard nonelectric19 ft
REED005standard nonelectric22 ft
REED006standard nonelectric34 ft
REED007standard nonelectric30 ft
REED008standard nonelectric40 ft
REED009standard nonelectric36 ft
REED010standard nonelectric27 ft
REED011standard nonelectric27 ft
REED012standard nonelectric40 ft
REED013standard nonelectric26 ft
REED014standard nonelectric55 ft
REED015standard nonelectric30 ft
REED016standard nonelectric40 ft
REED017standard nonelectric40 ft
REED018standard nonelectric40 ft
REED019standard nonelectric36 ft
REED020standard nonelectric37 ft
REED021standard nonelectric45 ft
REED022standard nonelectric38 ft
REED023standard nonelectric32 ft
REED024standard nonelectric38 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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This campground sits in ID-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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