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Riley Creek Recreation Area

πŸ“Œ Pend Oreille Lake Area πŸ“ 48.1597410,-116.7744040 β›° 2,085 ft
Riley Creek Recreation Area
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Riley Creek Recreation Area campground is a nicely developed campground along Lake Pend Oreille, and is the largest campground in the Albeni Falls project by the Army Corps of Engineers. This campground is perfect for large RV's and for your family camping trip as there is something for everyone. There are paved roads and paths throughout, a large picnic area with boat docks, a beautiful beach, a large playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball courts and bicycle racks.

Amenities

Campsites
There are 67 sites for camping. Most of them are not very private, but some allow a little privacy. The sites are gravel, with paved roads throughout.
Water
Yes, there is pressurized water which tastes good.
Restroom
The restrooms have flushing toilets and hot showers. There are large dish washing sinks outside the restrooms for your convenience.
Firewood
Firewood for sale at the campground.
Pets
Pets must be on a leash or caged at all times. This is strictly enforced.
Picnic Area
There is a large picnic area.
Handicap Access
Yes, very nice accommodations.
RV Dump Site
Yes, there is a dump station.
Host On-Site
Yes, there are hosts on site.
Phone Service
There is a pay phone on site and full cell phone reception.
Garbage Services
Yes, there is garbage service available complete with aluminum can recycling.

Recreation

Fishing
Yes, great fishing on lake Pend Oreille, and a fish cleaning station near the fishing area.
Boating
Yes, there are boat ramps, boat docks and extra parking for your truck and trailer.
Swimming
Yes, there is a nice roped off swim area with no lifeguard on duty.
Recreation
Amphitheater, swimming, fishing, paved trails, water skiing, volleyball, basketball, playground, horseshoe pits, bicycle paths and racks, and cross country skiing in the winter.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
$24 per night, $10 for an extra vehicle. Camper April just informed me the price has gone from $21 to $24 per night, Thanks April!
Reservations
Yes, you may reserve a site at recreation.gov.
Fees & Res.
Yes, you may reserve a site at recreation.gov. $24 per night, $10 for an extra vehicle. Camper April just informed me the price has gone from $21 to $24 per night, Thanks April!

Getting There

Riley Creek Recreation Area is located just outside of the small town of Laclede, fourteen miles west of Sandpoint, Idaho. If you are coming from Sandpoint, you will turn left onto Riley Creek Rd and travel .4 miles. Turn Right on Riley Creek Park Rd, and travel another .7 miles to the Campground entrance.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.