Openings · last 7 days
21
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232201
When Reeder Bay reopens
Reeder Bay's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
27
Openings · last 90 days
30
Only 30 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 240 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 59 open for online reservation · 152 reserved · 29 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
75.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 59 of 240 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online75.4%
Open site-nights59 / 240
Reserved (of online inventory)152 / 211
Weekday openings40
Weekend openings19
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 40 fall on weekdays and 19 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 59 of 240 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 4 |
| 003 | 4 |
| 004 | 4 |
| 006 | 4 |
| 007 | 4 |
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
The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
59 open site-nights across 20 sites at Reeder Bay, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 9 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 20 sites take 25 ft, 13 sites take 35 ft, 7 sites take 40 ft.
All 20 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 003 | 36 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 004 | 19 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 006 | 34 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 011 | 27 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 013 | 26 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 |
| 005 | 22 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 009 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 010 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 014 | 55 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 22, Sep 27 |
| 020 | 37 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 021 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 022 | 38 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 023 | 32 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 024 | 38 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
About Reeder Bay
Overview
Reeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Campers visit Reeder for its incredible beach that slopes down into the refreshing, clear lake.
Recreation
Wake boarding, jet skiing, bird watching and canoeing are among the many activities campers enjoy.
Hike the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail which passes through alder, pine, young cedar and open hillsides of brush, providing memorable scenic views throughout the journey.
Anglers seek Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, as well as kokanee salmon, on the lake and nearby Priest River.
Facilities
Reeder Bay boasts accessible facilities and paved roads and parking spurs. Amenities include a pressurized water system with hydrants, flush toilets and overflow gravel parking areas.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Priest Lake, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. The lake spans 19 miles in length and reaches a depth of 300 feet. Priest Lake is noteworthy for its incredibly clear waters, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks.
A variety of wildlife inhabits the surrounding area, including deer, elk, moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves and mountain lions.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the extensive trail system around the lake. The Upper Priest Lake Trail takes hikers and mountain bikers to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area, which can also be accessed by boat.
24 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups22 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From I-90 at Post Falls, turn north onto Highway 41 to Newport. Turn right on Highway 2/200 east to Priest River. Turn north (left) on Highway 57 to Nordman 37 miles, then turn right at Y junction and drive 3 miles to Reeder Bay.
Idaho Panhandle National Fores, ID435-245-6521
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232201 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232201 · Reeder Bay · ID12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Reeder Bay?
Reservations for Reeder Bay are made through Recreation.gov. 75.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 59 of 240 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 30 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 11:17 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 Reeder Bay?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings at Reeder Bay in the last 7 days, 27 over 30 days and 30 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Reeder Bay?
9 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 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Reeder Bay fit a 35-foot RV?
13 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Reeder Bay?
September 2026, with 59 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 240.
When is the next open date at Reeder Bay?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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