Lake Gillette Campground

LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND

Part of Colville National Forest

Overview

Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing.

Facilities

Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs.

Natural Features

Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148. An amphitheatre is also close and can be reached by one of the many trails.

Recreation

With plentiful trails, visitors to the area will enjoy hiking and bicycling and those looking for water recreation can access swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake.

Nearby Attractions

Gillette Lake and access to Rufus Trail 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.
  • Limited parking available; please be aware that your vehicles must fit into the space allotted for your site.

  • Your reserved site will be held 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 will be given to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

  • There are no electric, water, or sewer site hook-ups at this facility.

  • OHV use prohibited in the campground

  • Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times

  • Click here for more information on Colville National Forest.
  • A season pass for the day use area can be purchased at ScenicCanyons.com 

Available Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
  • DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
  • HIKING - Hiking
  • FISHING - Fishing
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Boating
  • BIKING - Biking

Directions

From Colville, WA: Head north on N Maple St toward E 2nd Ave for 0.1 miles. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave Continue to follow WA-20 E for 24.5 miles. Turn right onto NF-200/Pendoreille Lake Rd for 0.4 miles. Turn left and continue for 236 feet. Destination will be on the right.

Contact Information

Phone: 435-245-6521

12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10
METALINE FALLS, WA 99153

Rental Options

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