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Priest River

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🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Sullivan LakeIdaho⭐ 4.3 (140)
Priest River
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Priest River in Idaho has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, PRIV #001–PRIV #004 next to each othersites 👥 Group #Priest River Shelter, PRIV #001, #002, #003, #004, #007, #008, #009, #010, #016, #017, #018
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 PRIV #005 & PRIV #006 next to each othersites PRIV #005, #006
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites PRIV #011
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, PRIV #001–PRIV #003 next to each othersites 👥 Group #Priest River Shelter, PRIV #001, #002, #003, #005, #006, #007, #009, #010, #011, #013, #016, #018
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites PRIV #014
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →sites PRIV #013, #019
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites PRIV #020
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites PRIV #015

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Group #Priest River Shelter — Priest River Recreation Area Group Shelter
Site Group #Priest River Shelter · Priest River Recreation Area Group ShelterUSACE
Campsite PRIV #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Fire P
Site PRIV #001 · A photo of Site 001 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Fire PUSACE
Campsite PRIV #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Picnic
Site PRIV #002 · A photo of Site 002 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with PicnicUSACE
Campsite PRIV #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Fire P
Site PRIV #003 · A photo of Site 003 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Fire PUSACE
Campsite PRIV #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Picnic
Site PRIV #004 · A photo of Site 004 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with PicnicUSACE
Campsite PRIV #007 — A photo of Site 007 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with Picnic
Site PRIV #007 · A photo of Site 007 of Loop PRIV at PRIEST RIVER with PicnicUSACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.2 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Priest River over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆130 ratings
5★77
4★27
3★13
2★8
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.3/4
Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile2.8/4
Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Priest River FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Priest River?

Priest River in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Priest River when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Priest River often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Priest River?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Priest River over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Priest River a good campground?

Priest River holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 140 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Priest River?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Priest River, AT&T rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 29 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Priest River located?

Priest River is located in Colville NF / Sullivan Lake, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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