USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Luby Bay
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 56
- Hookups
- 54 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 27
- Max RV length
- 65 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,539 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LUBY BAY G2 (NFSR 237G2) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests
- Nearest town
- PRIEST RIVER
- Address
- 5538 W LAKESHORE ROAD, PRIEST RIVER, ID, 83856
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Swimming Site, Water Skiing
52 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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. The 8-mile scenic excursion loops around the southern part of Priest Lake.
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 (an additional fee is required for the dump station).
Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. If you park to use day use area there is a parking fee of $8.00. If you walk from your campsite there is no fee to use the day use.
An amphiteather is located in the recreation area and regularly hosts interpretive programs.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail and John Wayne Trail. In winter, hundreds of miles of groomed trails beckon nordic skiers and snowmobile riders.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 25° | -14° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -9° | 45° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 29° | 4° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 34° | 23° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 44° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 50° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 61° | 47° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 62° | 54° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 53° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 41° | 32° | 73° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 32° | 17° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 29° | 2° | 48° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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