Army Corps of Engineers · Idaho
Riley Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 69
- Hookups
- 69 electric, 67 with water
- Season
- May 8 to September 19
- Max RV length
- 48 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,159 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Pend Oreille
- Nearest town
- OLDTOWN
- Address
- 2376 E HWY 2, OLDTOWN, ID, 83822-9243
- Phone
- 208-437-3133
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
69 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 30° | 2° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 26° | -3° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 32° | 11° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 35° | 25° | 75° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 46° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 42° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 62° | 51° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 64° | 56° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 56° | 46° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 44° | 35° | 74° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 34° | 20° | 58° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 31° | 8° | 51° | 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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- Maiden Rock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
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