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Republic RD
The boundaries of the Colville National Forest and even Regional designation have changed dramatically over the years as it transitioned from Region 6 to Region 1 then back to Region 6. The Colville National Forest has had a change in District names and boundaries as Supervisors have come and gone. The one constant has been the Republic Ranger District.
The Republic Ranger District has always had the same name although its boundaries have changed over time. Currently the Republic Ranger District stretches from the Tonasket Ranger District to the crest of the western slopes of the Kettle Ridge and from the Colville Reservation in the south. The district continues north to the Canadian border. The Republic Ranger District is noted for its recreational opportunities surrounding the Swan Lake area in the southwest portion, which boast some of the best lakes to see the American Loon.
General Information
Directions:From Republic, WA, head north on N Clark Ave to Delaware Ave. Take right onto Delaware Ave, continue for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto N Jefferson Ave, then an immediate left on E 6th St. Continue straight for 200 feet until turing left into the Republic Ranger District parking lot.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Republic RD
- Barnaby Buttes #7
- Columbia Mountain Loop #24
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Ferry Lake Campground
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Leona Trailhead
- Leona Loop #49.1
- Long Alec Trailhead
- Long Alec #43.1
- Marcus Trailhead
- Marcus #8
- Old Stage Trailhead
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Profanity Peak #32
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak Cabin
- Snow Peak Trailhead
- Snow Peak #10
- Swan Lake Campground
- Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite
- Thirteen Mile Trailhead
- Thirteen Mile #23
- Timber Ridge Trailhead
Road Cycling
Areas for Road Cycling at Republic RD
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Republic RD
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Ferry Lake
- Ferry Lake Campground
- Fish Lake Trail #2
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Long Lake
- Long Lake Campground
- Swan Lake
- Swan Lake #14
- Swan Lake Campground
- Ten Mile Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Republic RD
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Republic RD
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Republic RD
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Republic RD
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Republic RD
- Empire Lakes (North, Middle, South)
- Ferry Lake
- Ferry Lake Campground
- Fish Lake
- Fish Lake Trail #2
- Long Lake
- Long Lake #5
- Long Lake Campground
- Swan Lake
- Swan Lake #14
- Swan Lake Campground
- Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite
- Ward Lake
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Republic RD
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Republic RD
- Barnaby Buttes #7
- Bear Pot Trailhead
- Bear Pot #19
- Columbia Mountain Loop #24
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Edds Mountain Trailhead
- Edds Mountain #3
- Fish Lake
- Fish Lake Trail #2
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Leona Trailhead
- Leona #49
- Leona Loop #49.1
- Long Alec Trailhead
- Long Alec #43.1
- Long Lake
- Long Lake #5
- Long Lake Campground
- Marcus Trailhead
- Marcus #8
- Nine Mile Falls #44
- Old Stage Trailhead
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Profanity Peak #32
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak Cabin
- Snow Peak Trailhead
- Snow Peak #10
- Swan Lake
- Swan Lake #14
- Swan Lake Campground
- Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite
- Ten Mile Campground
- Ten Mile Trailhead
- Ten Mile #25
- Thirteen Mile Trailhead
- Thirteen Mile #23
- Timber Ridge Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Republic RD
- Bear Pot Trailhead
- Columbia Mountain Loop #24
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Edds Mountain Trailhead
- Edds Mountain #3
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Leona Trailhead
- Leona Loop #49.1
- Long Alec Trailhead
- Long Alec #43.1
- Marcus Trailhead
- Marcus #8
- Old Stage Trailhead
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Profanity Peak #32
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak Cabin
- Snow Peak Trailhead
- Snow Peak #10
- Ten Mile Trailhead
- Ten Mile #25
- Thirteen Mile Trailhead
- Thirteen Mile #23
- Timber Ridge Trailhead
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Republic RD
- Columbia Mountain Loop #24
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Edds Mountain Trailhead
- Edds Mountain #3
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Leona Trailhead
- Leona Loop #49.1
- Long Alec Trailhead
- Long Alec #43.1
- Marcus Trailhead
- Marcus #8
- Old Stage Trailhead
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Profanity Peak #32
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak Cabin
- Snow Peak Trailhead
- Snow Peak #10
- Thirteen Mile Trailhead
- Thirteen Mile #23
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Republic RD
- Barnaby Buttes #7
- Bear Pot Trailhead
- Columbia Mountain Loop #24
- Deer Creek Forest Camp
- Edds Mountain Trailhead
- Edds Mountain #3
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Horse Camp
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Leona Trailhead
- Leona Loop #49.1
- Long Alec Trailhead
- Long Alec #43.1
- Marcus Trailhead
- Marcus #8
- Old Stage Trailhead
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Profanity Peak #32
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak Cabin
- Snow Peak Trailhead
- Snow Peak #10
- Thirteen Mile Trailhead
- Thirteen Mile #23
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Republic RD
- Ferry Lake Campground
- Fish Lake Trail #2
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert #47
- Long Lake #5
- Long Lake Campground
- Marcus #8
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak #10
- Swan Lake #14
- Swan Lake Campground
- Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite
- Ward Lake
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Republic RD
- Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13
- Sherman Loop #72
- Lambert Trailhead
- Lambert #47
- Long Lake #5
- Marcus #8
- Nine Mile Falls #44
- Midnight Ridge #41
- Old Stage #1
- Sherman #12
- Snow Peak #10
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Republic RD
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Republic RD
- Ferry Lake
- Ferry Lake Campground
- Long Lake
- Long Lake Campground
- Swan Lake
- Swan Lake Campground
- Swan Lake Kitchen Group Campsite
- Ward Lake
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Republic RD
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Republic RD
- Deer Creek Summit North Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Deer Creek Summit South Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Golden Harvest Staging Area
- Konz/Boise Staging Area
- Quartz Ridge Staging Area
- Scatter Creek Staging Area
- Sherman Pass / Sno-Park
- West Fork Trout Creek Staging Area
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Republic RD
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