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Recreation Region: Three Rivers Ranger District

Lake Thomas Campground

Most sites are tent sites, private and have a view of the lake. This campground is located on a small hillside and overlooks Lake Thomas. Access to Rufus Trail #148 is near this campground.

General Information

  • Township 36 North, Range 24 East, Section 17

Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

  • Camping: 50% discount for single site camping fees, with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access. Discount not available on double or group sites.
  • Day use: $45 Concessionaire Season Pass accepted. No other recreation passes honored.

Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. 

  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Campfire in developed fire ring only        
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Pets must be on leash       
  • OHV use prohibited in the campground          
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days       
  • Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $31 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52

  • Camping: $31/single site
  • Camping: $52/double site
  • Extra vehicle: none
  • Day use: $10
  • Season Pass for Colville Only: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.
  • Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.62317848

Longitude: -117.5358851

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 mi.  Turn right onto NF-200/Pendoreille Lake Rd for 1.3 miles.  Destination will be on the right.

Google map directions from Colville, WA

Latitude 48.62336 Longitude -117.53546

Parking

Day Use Fee

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Day Use Fee

Last updated May 19th, 2025