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The Colville National Forest is full of picnic opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Beth Lake Campground

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Fishing Water Activities Hiking Picnicking
This campground has 15 sites in 2 small loops. There are boat launches on either end of the campground. The southern launch accesses Beaver Lake, while the northern launch accesses Beth Lake. An…

Big Meadow Lake Campground

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Fishing Hiking Picnicking Water Activities
Big Meadow Lake Campground offers 17 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, tent pads and vault toilets. Campsites are within walking distance of the lake. Some campsites are private…

Bonaparte Lake Campground

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Fishing Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities
This campground is a popular site on Bonaparte Lake. The lake's elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon. Mule deer, elk, moose, and the…

Browns Lake Campground

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Picnicking Fishing Water Activities
Browns Lake Campground is adjacent to Browns Lake, a high elevation lake in a setting of forested mountains, offering 18 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. A small day use, picnic area…

Crawfish Lake Campground

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Water Activities Picnicking Fishing
Crawfish Lake is adjacent to this 19 site campground (15 single and 4 double sites), which also has a boat launch. Two toilet facilities service the campground. Each site has a picnic table, fire…

Crescent Lake

Fishing Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives
Crescent lake is a beautiful 21.6 acre, emerald-green lake. This lake is located nine miles north of Metaline Falls, WA, and just one mile south of the Canadian border. It’s location is along the…

Crescent Lake Campground

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Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities Scenic Drives
Crescent lake is a beautiful 21.6 acre, emerald-green lake. Crescent Lake Campground is a small rustic campground above the lake on the north end that is shaded beneath cedar trees. There are…

East Sullivan Campground

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Water Activities Biking Fishing Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Winter Sports Picnicking
This campground is located on the north end of beautiful Sullivan Lake and offers many recreational opportunities. Campsites are suitable for both tent and RV camping.East Sullivan Lake Campground…

Edgewater Campground

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Water Activities Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives Fishing Winter Sports
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and…

Frater Lake

Fishing Winter Sports Hiking Biking Water Activities Picnicking
 An abundance of wildlife can be observed on and around Frater Lake. Frater Lake is an 11 acre, 15’ deep lake, known for excellent summer and winter recreation opportunities. See also Frater Lake…

Last updated March 21, 2025