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Browns Lake Campground

Located on the Newport Ranger District, Browns Lake Campground lies 25 miles northeast of Newport.  This lake is nonmotorized, flyfishing only.  Located within the campground is a historical cabin believed to have been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trailhead for Browns Lake Trail #320 is located near the boat ramp.  

Logging in the area may impact accessability.

General Information

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.
  • Campfires 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
  • Non-motorized lake use only

 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52

  • Camping: $29/single site
  • Extra vehicle: none
  • Day use: $10
  • Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52
  • Day use: $52 Concessionaire Season Pass accepted. No other recreation passes honored.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.4363341

Longitude: -117.1959819

Directions

From Newport, WA:  Follow State Highway 20 north for 15 miles to the town of Usk. Cross the bridge over the Pend Oreille River on the east edge of town and follow the Kings Lake Road (County Road 3389) 4 miles to the junction of Forest Road 5030000 (Browns Lake). Travel north on 5030000 for 4 miles to the campground entrance.

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 22nd, 2025