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Riley Creek

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🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Sullivan LakeIdaho⭐ 4.7 (612)
Riley Creek
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
6 of the last 73 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Riley Creek 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 →sites 👥 Group #Eagle Shelter, 👥 #Osprey Shelter, NIGH #015, RAVE #034
Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →👥 RAVE #040 & RAVE #041 next to each othersites NIGH #003, RAVE #037, #040, #041
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites RAVE #042
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #Eagle Shelter
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #007, RAVE #066
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #005
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites NIGH #001, #026
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites NIGH #004

📷 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 #Osprey Shelter — The Osprey Shelter is an octagonal shelter at Riley creek th
Site Group #Osprey Shelter · The Osprey Shelter is an octagonal shelter at Riley creek thUSACE
Campsite NIGH #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEK with Picnic
Site NIGH #015 · A photo of Site 015 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEK with Picnic USACE
Campsite NIGH #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEK
Site NIGH #015 · A photo of Site 015 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEKUSACE
Campsite RAVE #034 — A photo of Site 034 of Loop RAVE at RILEY CREEK
Site RAVE #034 · A photo of Site 034 of Loop RAVE at RILEY CREEKUSACE
Campsite RAVE #034 — A photo of Site 034
Site RAVE #034 · A photo of Site 034USACE
Campsite NIGH #003 — A photo of Site 003
Site NIGH #003 · A photo of Site 003USACE
Campsite NIGH #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEK
Site NIGH #003 · A photo of Site 003 of Loop NIGH at RILEY CREEKUSACE
Campsite RAVE #037 — A photo of Site 037
Site RAVE #037 · A photo of Site 037USACE
Campsite RAVE #037 — A photo of Site 037 of Loop RAVE at RILEY CREEK with Picnic
Site RAVE #037 · A photo of Site 037 of Loop RAVE at RILEY CREEK with Picnic USACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 12.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Red E12.9 midirections →
⚡ Red E12.9 midirections →
🔌 Loop Charging Station10.3 midirections →

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 37 openings at Riley Creek over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–15 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

💵 $35–$75/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★611 ratings
5★478
4★96
3★26
2★7
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.2/4
Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile2.9/4
Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Riley Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Riley Creek?

Riley Creek 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 much does it cost to camp at Riley Creek?

Campsite fees at Riley Creek run about $35–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Riley Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Riley Creek 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 Riley Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 37 openings at Riley Creek over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 3–15 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 Riley Creek a good campground?

Riley Creek holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 612 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Riley Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Riley Creek, AT&T rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 103 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Riley Creek located?

Riley Creek 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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