Campground

Lake Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest · METALINE FALLS · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Lake Gillette Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Share the Experience, Levi Knowlton

Weekend availability at Lake Gillette Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 11:13 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    14/14 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Lake Gillette Campground?

as of September 19

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lake Gillette Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
14
Max rig length
50 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing.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.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. Nearby Attractions Gillette Lake and access to Rufus Trail for hikers.

Getting there

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.

Elevation
3,164 ft
Contact
435-245-6521

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • DAY USE AREA
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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