Gillette Campground

GILLETTE CAMPGROUND

Part of Colville National Forest

Overview

Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack.

Facilities

Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop.

Natural Features

This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails.

Recreation

Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.

Important Notices

  • Bears and cougars frequent the area; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
  • SCRS & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

  • There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility.
  • Click here for more information on Colville National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination.Visit dontmovefirewood.org.for further information.

Available Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping

Directions

From Colville, WA: Head east on Hwy. 20 for approximately 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.

Contact Information

Phone: 435-245-6521

12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10
METALINE FALLS, WA 99153

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