Riley Creek Recreation Area Campground Lake Pend Oreille Idaho
2376 E. Highway 2Oldtown, Idaho 83822
208 437-3133
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Riley Creek Recreation Area is located on the banks of the Pend Oreille River and has 67 campsites with water & electric hookups. It’s also close to Lake Pend Oreille. All campsites are reservable (no first-come, first-serve campsites available).
Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers and a dump station. There’s also an amphitheater, boat ramp, horseshoe pit, picnic area and playground. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailed and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Cell service is good in the area.
Riley Creek Area Recreation
The area is popular for boating, canoeing, kayaking, water sports, and fishing. Other outdoor recreation includes hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, horseshoe pitching, volleyball, basketball and wildlife viewing.
Round Lake State Park is also nearby. It’s about 26 miles away and has 51 campsites. Springy Point campground is another option.
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3, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 23, 24, 38, 40, 41, 42, 45, 53, 64
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Electric & Water Hookup
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Mid May – Late September
Elevation:
1,634
# of Campsites:
67
# of RV Campsites:
67 w/ Electric and Water
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Camp Store
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - Good
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Basketball
- Beach
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- River
- Stargazing
- Volleyball
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Riley Creek Recreation Area Photos
Riley Creek Recreation Area Comments & Reviews
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I can’t get Riley Creek to show up on reserve america so I can make a reservation? How can I view and make a reservation?
Hi Roberta,
We fixed the ‘Make A Reservation’ button link on the Riley Creek Recreation Area Campground page. It will now route you to the correct agency that handles the reservations.
I would like to reserve around the July forth for 7 days but I’m confused has to how it works I tried the website but it would not let me reserve thank you Craig
Hi Craig,
You can make reservations for Riley Creek Recreation Area through Recreation.gov (click on the ‘Make A Reservation Button’). The reservation window is on a rolling 6 month schedule. In other words, the first day you can make a reservation is 6 months prior to arrival at 7am PST. For example, on Sat, January 2nd 2021, availability will be released through Fri, July 2nd 2021 and/or for a July 2 arrival. Popular campgrounds over weekends/holidays will sell out within minutes. If there is not availability – it’s sold out. You can always use our Campsite Assist tool and sign up to get an alert (text or email) if/when a campsite becomes available through cancellation: https://www.campsitephotos.com/campsite-assist/
Hi!….Thanks for this great site, it really helps seeing the nice campground photos..We are able to see the sites we would like to stay at without visiting..
Thank you Shady Lucy!
When in September is the last weekend to reserve sites?
Hi Steven,
Riley Creek Recreation Area closes on September 28 this year.
When do reservations open up for Summer 2020? Thank you.
Hi Diana,
Riley Creek Recreation Area is on a 6 month rotating reservation window. In other words, you can first make reservations exactly six months to the day of arrival. For example, if you’re planning to arrive July 10th, then the first day you can make reservations is at 7AM (Pacific time) on January 10th (which is 6 months prior to the day of arrival). Hope this helps!
unable to book a reservation, for a 7/18/20 it seems my password is incorrect.
but won’t send me a conformation to my email to reset. Have tried several times.
Hi Crystal,
I recommend you contact Recreation.gov directly as they process reservations for Riley Creek Recreation Area. Rec.gov’s number is 877-444-6777.
The phone # you provided is missing numbers ??
Hi Crystal,
We double checked and the phone number we have listed for Riley Creek Recreation Area has all it’s numbers and reaches the ‘Albany Falls Dam’, which is the office responsible for Riley Creek Recreation Area/Campground. The number is: 208 437-3133
I heard Reilly creek is closed for construction, is it adding sewer? I sure hope they don’t tare up the campground in the process.
I was wondering how to reserve picnic shelter areas for my daughter’s birthday for day use? Thank you.
Hi Doak,
You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation for a group picnic shelter ($70 per day) at Riley Creek Recreation Area. The button/link will take you to Rec.gov (Riley Creek Recreation Area). Scroll down and click on page 7 of the results and you’ll see the group picnic shelter options.
I’ve visited your park many times. I was raised directly across the River from y’all. Willow Bay was my great grandfather’s, and it was pasted down to my dad. I lived there 16 years. My great grandfather planted those willows in 1908. Beautiful place to grow up.
Hi Ron,
Thanks for sharing a bit of family history as it relates to Riley Creek! I bet you have many great memories.
Hello,
Does Riley Creek still have first come, first serve sites?
Hi Jaclyn,
All campsites are reservable at Riley Creek Crecreation Area. There are no first-come, first-serve campsites available.