Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233901
When Osprey reopens
Osprey's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
12
Only 12 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 15 monitored sites
Of the 150 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 50 open for online reservation · 70 reserved · 30 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
66.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 50 of 150 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online66.7%
Open site-nights50 / 150
Reserved (of online inventory)70 / 120
Weekday openings27
Weekend openings23
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 27 fall on weekdays and 23 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 50 of 150 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 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 | 6 |
| 002 | 6 |
| 003 | 6 |
| 004 | 6 |
| 005 | 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
50 open site-nights across 12 sites at Osprey, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 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 64 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 15 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 003 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 005 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 007 | 60 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 008 | 50 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 014 | 42 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 006 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 010 | 64 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 011 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 012 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
About Osprey
Overview
Campers come to Osprey for sunshine and boating at Priest Lake, and for breathtaking views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Fishing is also a big draw, with trout just waiting to be caught.
While here, watch for moose, grizzly and black bears, wolves, mountain lions and deer. Osprey, as inferred by the campground name, also inhabit the area.
Recreation
Boating, canoeing, kayaking and wake boarding are summertime favorites. Boaters like to head north on the lake and traverse a narrow thoroughfare to reach Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area.
Anglers often catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.
Facilities
Campground roads and parking spurs are paved and facilities are accessible. Amenities include flush toilets, fire rings and picnic tables that are naturally shaded by towering trees.
Natural Features
Osprey Campground is perched on the lower western shore of Priest Lake near Outlet Bay. The beautiful 25,000-acre lake is fed by springs trickling down from the Selkirks. The clear, blue lake reaches 300 feet in depth.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Chipmunk Rapids Trail that traverses along the Kaniksu Marsh, Priest River and Chipmunk Rapids.
In winter, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular activities in the surrounding area.
15 monitored sitesRVs up to 64 ftNo hookups14 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Travel to Priest River Idaho. Head North on Hwy 57 and drive 25 miles to Outlet Bay Road. A sign on Hwy 57 will state "Turn here for Outlet Bay Campground", that is the same turn for Osprey. Turn right for approximately 0.5 miles and left on Lakeshore Road. Again follow the sign for Outlet Bay Campground. Travel on Lakeshore road for less than a mile and Osprey will be on the right hand side. There is a directional sign pointing the way to Osprey Campground.
1083 W. Lakeshore Road, Priest River, ID 83856435-245-6521
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingScuba DivingWater Sports
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233901 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233901 · Osprey · Priest River ID12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Osprey?
Reservations for Osprey are made through Recreation.gov. 50 of 150 tracked site-nights are currently open (33.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 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 14:17 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 Osprey?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Osprey in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 12 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Osprey?
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 Osprey fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 64 ft. 14 of those 15 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Osprey?
September 2026, with 50 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 150.
When is the next open date at Osprey?
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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