Gillette Campground

Area Status: Closed

The campsites are nice and big but not private. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails. Gillette Lake is in walking distance. The Springboard Trail #149 leaves from this campground.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Water is not available after September 30.
Reservations:	Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis or by reservation at Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777).
Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site,Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Fees:	Camping: $24/single site Camping: $48/double site Extra vehicle: none Day Use Fee: $10 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host. Season Pass for Colville Only: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host. Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.
Open Season:	Memorial Day Weekend - October 27
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	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. Campfire in developed fire ring only Fireworks are prohibited Pets must be on leash Trail open to motorcycles only leaving from the campground Maximum length of stay: 14 days Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Closest Towns:	Colville, WA
Passes:	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.
Operated By:	Scenic Canyons Recreational Services

General Information

Directions:

From Colville, WA: Head east on HWY 20 for approx. 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake rd and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.

Google Map directions to Gillette Campground

Latitude 48.6125 Longitude -117.5341667

General Notes:

Township 36 North, Range 42 East, Section 20

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

29 campsites to choose from.

No. of Sites	29 single site(s)
Reservation Info	0
No. of Accessible sites	0

RV Camping

Dump station is not available.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

East end of campground is free parking and beginning of Springboard Trail #149.

East end of campground has two parking pads for Springboard Trail users. There is a two hour parking limit.

Maps are available at the trailhead.

OHV Trail Riding

Trail open to motorcycled only leaving from the campground.

Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming

Designated swim beach. Floating swimming dock. No lifeguard on duty.

Amenities

Interpretive Site:	Springboard Trail #149
Camping trailer:	Maximum vehicle length 24 feet
Picnic tables:	No Day Use Fee
Tent camping:
Toilets:	Vault
Parking:	No Day Use Fee
Boat ramp:	Day Use Fee
Drinking water:	Developed Potable Water and Hydrant