Openings · last 7 days
32
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232199
When Luby Bay reopens
Luby Bay's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
59
Openings · last 90 days
70
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 70 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 24 of 70 detected openings (34.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7–23.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 007 | 8 | 11.4% |
| 008 | 7 | 10.0% |
| 052 | 6 | 8.6% |
| 022 | 6 | 8.6% |
| 006 | 5 | 7.1% |
Site 007 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 51 monitored sites
Of the 510 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 196 open for online reservation · 228 reserved · 86 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 51 monitored sites, 50 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
61.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 196 of 510 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online61.6%
Open site-nights196 / 510
Reserved (of online inventory)228 / 424
Weekday openings115
Weekend openings81
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 115 fall on weekdays and 81 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 196 of 510 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 51 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 030 | 6 |
| 031 | 6 |
| 032 | 6 |
| 033 | 6 |
| 034 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
196 open site-nights across 48 sites at Luby Bay, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 35 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 030.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 50 sites take 25 ft, 47 sites take 35 ft, 35 sites take 40 ft.
All 48 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 031 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 032 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 033 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 034 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 035 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 037 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 038 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 042 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 043 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 046 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 047 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 048 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 050 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 051 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 053 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 007 | 45 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 036 | 45 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 052 | 45 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 003 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 012 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 013 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 016 | 65 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 017 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 020 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 023 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 024 | 65 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 025 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 029 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 049 | 48 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 054 | 53 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 015 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 021 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 022 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 039 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 040 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 041 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 006 | 45 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 008 | 45 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 001 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 004 | 65 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 011 | 65 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 019 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 044 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
About Luby Bay
Overview
Luby Bay Campground is located near both Lamb Creek and Priest Lake. The campground is densely wooded with nicely secluded sites, and is within easy access to many great views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing and power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare that leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be accessed by car.
Fishing, swimming, birding and wildlife viewing are popular activities as well.
The Beach Trail #48 can be accessed from the campground. The 8-mile scenic excursion loops around the southern part of Priest Lake.
Facilities
Luby Bay has an upper and lower section. Upper Luby Campground has paved roads and gravel parking spurs. Lower Luby has paved parking spurs and the option of waterfront sites. Campground amenities include water hydrants, flush toilets and a dual-bay RV dump station (an additional fee is required for the dump station).
Lower Luby has a large day use area perfect for picnics and group functions. If you park to use day use area there is a parking fee of $8.00. If you walk from your campsite there is no fee to use the day use.
An amphiteather is located in the recreation area and regularly hosts interpretive programs.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet on the western shores of Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by hemlock and cedar.
Priest Lake consists of the main lake where most water recreation takes place. To the north, the lake connects via a narrow channel with Upper Priest Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find authorized trails like the Peewee Trail, Steep Creek Trail and John Wayne Trail. In winter, hundreds of miles of groomed trails beckon nordic skiers and snowmobile riders.
51 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups50 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From I-90, east or west, turn at Post Falls, Idaho on Highway 41 going north to Newport, Washington. Take Highway 2 east to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn left at the stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground. From Sandpoint, Idaho, take Highway 2 west 22 miles to Priest River. At the junction of Highways 57 and 2, turn right at stop light (there is only one in town) onto Highway 57. Go 28.5 miles to Lamb Creek Village. Turn right on Luby Bay Road. Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left on W. Lake Shore Road and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground.
5538 W Lakeshore Road, Priest River, ID 83856435-245-6521
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232199 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Luby Bay?
Reservations for Luby Bay are made through Recreation.gov. 196 of 510 tracked site-nights are currently open (38.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 70 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Luby Bay?
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site-date openings at Luby Bay in the last 7 days, 59 over 30 days and 70 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Luby Bay?
35 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 030. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Luby Bay fit a 35-foot RV?
47 of the 51 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Luby Bay?
September 2026, with 196 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 510.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Luby Bay?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7-23.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Luby Bay?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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