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West Sullivan Campground
West Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of beautiful Sullivan Lake. It is suitable for tent, trailers, and small RV's. Campsites are near the lake. The day use area has picnic spots.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | No fees charged after Oct. 31, 2021 |
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| Reservations: | Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis or by reservation at Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777). |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | Memorial Day Weekend - Nov. 29, 2021 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information.
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| Closest Towns: | Metaline Falls, WA |
| Passes: |
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| Operated By: | Scenic Canyons Recreational Services |
| Information Center: | Trail Map provided by NEWashingtontrails.com Concessionaire: Scenic Canyons - https://www.sceniccanyons.com |
General Information
Directions:Located 95 miles north of Spokane, near the town of Metaline Falls. From the junction of State Highway 20, follow State Highway 31 north for 3 miles to the junction of the Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345). Follow Sullivan Lake Road for 12 miles to the north end of Sullivan Lake. Campground is directly across from the Sullivan Lake Ranger District office.
Latitude 48.83916667 Longitude -117.284444
Activities
Mountain Biking
- Excellent opportunities on many forest road and trails.
Campground Camping
- Great family campground due to the number of recreational opportunities available.
RV Camping
- Campsites are suitable for smaller RV’s.
- No hook-ups or dump station.
Lake and Pond Fishing
- Sullivan Lake is open year round. Kokanee, burbot (lingcod). Boat ramps located on north and south ends of lake. in East Sullivan and Noisy Creek Campgrounds.
Day Hiking
- The Lakeshore Trail #504, which is a designated National Scenic Trail and located on the east side of Sullivan Lake, connects East Sullivan and Noisy Creek Campgrounds.
Viewing Wildlife
- Variety of wildlife ranging from common whitetail deer to endangered woodland caribou and threatened grizzly bear. Hall Mountain which borders the east side of the lake is home to a bighorn sheep herd. Other species of interest are moose, elk, mountain lion, black bear, gray wolf, bald eagle and other bird species.
Viewing Scenery
- Spectacular views of the Sullivan Lake and Hall Mountain from day use area in this campground.
Picnicking
- Picnic shelter with tables and pedestal grills. Other tables, fire rings provided at individual picnic sites. Great views of the lake.
Scenic Driving
- Site lies along the International Selkirk Loop which has numerous scenic attractions. Several forest road systems in the immediate vicinity offer great views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Boating - Motorized
- Sullivan Lake is four miles long and offers great boating opportunities.
- The boat launch located in East Sullivan Campground.
Boating - Non-Motorized
- Popular with kayakers and canoeists because of scenic qualities.
- The boat launch located in East Sullivan Campground.
Swimming
- No lifeguard on duty.
- Swim dock.
Tubing
- The boat launch located in East Sullivan Campground.
Waterskiing
- The boat launch located in East Sullivan Campground.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Maximum vehicle length 25 feet |
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| Picnic tables: | Day Use Fee |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | Day Use Fee |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Drinking water: | Developed Potable Water and Hydrant |
Location
