Riley Creek

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ReservableAccess

69Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground. Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, with bald eagles, osprey, bears and most commonly, deer. Keep reading

A biking and hiking trail is available, giving campers a chance to enjoy the wildlife and greenery. Fishing piers, horseshoe pits, a beach volleyball court, basketball court and more make this campground an ideal place for family trips or groups of friends. A hiking and biking trail is accessible from the campground. Facilities 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. Natural Features Albeni Falls Dam was built in 1955 for flood control and power production on the Pend Oreille River. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreational activities. Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas. Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges. Nearby Attractions The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer. The nearby town of Laclede, Idaho offers gas and grocery services.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 69

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
Group	Eagle Shelter	group shelter electric	—	—
Group	Osprey Shelter	group shelter electric	—	—
NIGH	001	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	002	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	003	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	004	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	005	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	006	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	007	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	008	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	009	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	010	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	011	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	012	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	013	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	014	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	015	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	016	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	017	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	018	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	019	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	020	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	021	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	022	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	023	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	024	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	025	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	026	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	027	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	028	standard electric	45 ft	50
NIGH	029	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	030	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	031	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	032	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	033	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	034	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	035	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	036	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	037	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	038	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	039	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	040	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	041	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	042	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	043	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	044	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	045	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	046	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	047	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	048	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	049	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	050	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	051	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	052	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	053	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	054	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	055	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	056	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	057	standard electric	45 ft	50
RAVE	058	standard electric	45 ft	50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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

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