Swan Lake Campground

Area Status: Open

Swan Lake Campground is located in a beautiful mixed pine setting approximately 14 miles south and west of Republic, Washington. Access to the campground is via State Route 21 and paved Forest Road 53 (Scatter Creek). The campground 26 campsites with a mix of back-in and pull-through sites that will accommodate everything from the smallest tent to the largest RV. The lakeshore loop will accommodate up to moderate size trailers and RVs and all provide lakeshore views. The non-lakeshore loop include all of the campground's pull-through sites. Each site is accessed by a paved road, but most parking spurs are gravel. Campsites include a table and fire ring and easy access to bear-resistant garbage containers, pressurized water spigots, and outhouses. There are four walk-in tent sites that sit on a bench above the lake. The campground includes a swim beach with swim dock, a fishing dock, a boat launch with additional boat trailer parking, and a small day-use picnic area with four tables. Swan Lake Loop trail can be accessed on either the north or south ends of the lake and provide access to good fishing and swimming holes. The campground also provides access to the Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite. Local wildlife include deer, moose, squirrels, chipmunks, loons, eagles, osprey and a variety of song birds. Huckleberry picking is popular from late June through July.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campground will close on Monday, 10/30/2023. Water system is off for the season. Boat ramp will remain open with no services.
Reservations:	Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group site is available by reservation at Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777).
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	Camping: $8/single site Group Camping: $35/group site (Reservation only) with a one time transaction fee of $10 Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Open Season:	May 17 - October 28
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. Use of lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis is prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. 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 No lead weights in lake Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Closest Towns:	14 miles from Republic, WA
Information Center:	Trail Map provided by NEWashingtontrails.com

General Information

Directions:

From Republic, WA: Head south on N Clark Ave toward E 6th St for 0.6 miles. Turn right onto WA-21 S/S Clark Ave continue to follow WA-21 S 6.8 miles. Turn right onto NF-53 for 7.3 miles. Slight left at Old Scatter Creek Rd for 0.2 miles. Destination will be on the right.

Google map directions from Republic, WA

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sand Play

Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:

Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite

In the day use area there is a sandy beach on the shore of Swan Lake.

Mountain Biking

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:

Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite

There are numerous dirt roads (and some pavement) in the area for different ride options.

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Road Cycling

Recreation areas with activity Road Cycling:

Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite

There are numerous dirt roads (and some pavement) in the area for different ride options.

Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

This campground is divided into 2 loops.
Lower loop accesses the 4 walk-in sites, and 9 back-in campsites. These sites have shorter, smaller parking spurs, and tend to be more sloped camping areas, but are closer to the lake.
Upper 12 campsites are generally larger and flatter spaces, with all but 3 having pull-through spurs for larger vehicles and trailer combinations (up to 31 feet).

No. of Sites	25 single site(s), 6 double site(s), 1 20-50 people group site(s)
Reservation Info	0
No. of Accessible sites	0

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

Group Camping

Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:

Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite

Fishing is available on Swan Lake, but combustion motors are prohibited. See Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for rules and regulations.