Luby Bay

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho

  • Fee per nightnot confirmed
  • Seasonnot listed
  • RV length (some sites)Up to 65 ft
  • Drinking wateryes
  • Electricno

At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 65 ft. Not listed: showers.

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Amenities

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  • Electric hookups No
  • Drinking water Yes
  • Flush toilets Yes
  • Showers Not listed
  • Dump station Yes
  • Water hookups at sites Not listed
  • Sewer hookups Not listed
  • Tent sites Yes
  • RV / trailer sites Yes
  • Reservable online Yes

Sites, fees and season

Campsites
56
Longest RV / trailer listed
Up to 65 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
Elevation
2,459 ft
Phone
(435) 245-6521 (campground or managing office)

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Location and nearby campgrounds

Location on the map · Driving directions · 48.54028, -116.92528 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)

From the official listing description, directions and rules

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.

Weather forecast - next 7 days

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Climate by month

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Priest Rvr Exp Stn - 13.7 mi away, station at 2,371 ft - 88 ft lower than the campground (2,459 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.

MonthHigh °FLow °FPrecip. in
Jan32223.95
Feb37222.59
Mar46263.40
Apr57312.50
May68392.76
Jun74442.61
Jul83480.97
Aug83460.87
Sep72391.30
Oct54322.89
Nov38274.19
Dec31224.53

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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
FactSourceFetched from the source
CampsitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Reservable onlineRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Tent sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
RV / trailer sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Electric hookupsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Drinking waterRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Flush toiletsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Dump stationRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Longest RV / trailer listedRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
ElevationUSGS elevation (EPQS)Oct 26, 2026
Official pageRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
Official reservationsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026
PhoneRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Aug 20, 2026

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