Riley Creek

Lake Pend Oreille

Riley Creek Recreation Area, situated on the banks of the Pend Oreille River, is the largest recreation area for the Albeni Falls Project, but still offers visitors peace and quiet and plenty of space to enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Riley Creek is the largest campground at Albeni Falls, offering 67 campsites, all with electric and water hookups. Two large reservable picnic shelters are also available.

As long as all equipment fits on the site pad, Riley Creek allows for an unlimited amount of tents per site.

Notifications and Alerts

Please be aware that due to limited staffing some services and amenities may be impacted.
Boat launches are currently closed until we reach 2058ft of pool. We are sorry for the inconvenience, if you would like more information regarding lake levels, please follow the link.
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/id/nwis/dv/?site_no=12392500

Need to Know

Group shelter reservations: You are responsible for following all regulations posted under the "Need to Know" and "Site Details" sections for each respective shelter. Please read these sections before completing your reservation.
Campsites are by reservation only. There are no First Come, First Served sites.
No unlicensed motorized vehicles allowed, including side-by-sides, ATVs, etc.
All camping equipment must be located on the campsite impact areas, or if undefined, located 10-15ft from the fire ring and off all vegetation.
Campsites are for camping only. Reserving for day-use activities without intending to camp is prohibited.
Site Limits:

(a) 2 Motorized Vehicles

(b) 1 Camping unit (RV, motorhome, camper van, etc)

(c) 8 people
The Boat Basin is on a First come, First served basis. The Boat Basin is for registered campers only.

Natural Features

Albeni Falls Dam was built in 1955 for flood control and power production on the Pend Oreille River. Today, the popular lake has the added benefit of providing visitors with countless year-round recreational activities.

Lake Pend Oreille is surrounded by scenic mountains and is one of the largest and deepest natural lakes in the western United States, plunging to depths of more than 1,200 ft. in some areas.

Behind the dam, the Pend Oreille River stretches 65 miles through a glacial-carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.

Nearby Attractions

The Albeni Falls Visitor Center features exhibits on the history of the dam and the natural features of the area. Tours of the dam are given daily during the summer. The nearby town of Laclede, Idaho offers gas and grocery services.

Recreation

Water sports are the most common activity at the lake, and boat ramps are provided at the campground. Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing. Campers are likely to spot wildlife in the area, with bald eagles, osprey, bears and most commonly, deer. A biking and hiking trail is available, giving campers a chance to enjoy the wildlife and greenery. Fishing piers, horseshoe pits, a beach volleyball court, basketball court and more make this campground an ideal place for family trips or groups of friends. A hiking and biking trail is accessible from the campground.

Contact Information

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2376 E HWY 2 OLDTOWN ID 83822-9243

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 208-437-3133

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Highway 2 in Laclede, Idaho, turn south onto Riley Creek Road, then continue about 1 mile to the campground entrance.

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