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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From I-90, east or west, turn at Post Falls, Idaho on Highway 41 going north to Newport, Washington. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn left at the stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground.
From Sandpoint, Idaho, take Highway 2 west 22 miles to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn right at stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground.
Great beach! Nice camp ground. You will not be disappointed. Get there early as the beach fills up quickly. The camp hosts are amazing and full of knowledge. A must visit location.
The campground is nice, you can't always say the same for your camping neighbors. People not controlling barking dogs and using generators clearly too loud for national park guidelines make the trip a little less enjoyable. But the view of nature almost makes up for it.
Bring cash or check for paying for the day use or camping. Day use is $8 and there are pay posts at the beach parking. Nice little campground and a beautiful view. Located next to the museum of Luby Bay. There is a beach that’s free at the museum too! Good walking path along the shore that goes for a long ways.
We found huckleberries right in the camprground. No mosquitoes, either!!!
Beautiful beach. The campground sites are okay. They are a little too close for our family. They are also difficult to book since they book out shortly after they open up.
