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Three Rivers RD
The Three Rivers Ranger District offers unique opportunities to its visitors. It is situated between the Kettle Mountains to the West, down to the Columbia River and then back up into the Selkirk Mountain Range on the East.
The Three Rivers Ranger District has the most disability accessible sites in the Forest. Wheelchair accessible trails, hunting blinds, campsites and docks welcome people from all backgrounds. Scenic drives offer breathtaking views from the Sherman Trail over the Kettle Mountain Range to Aspen Groves dotting the Little Pend Orielle Lakes area. On the southeast OHV enthusiasts are greeted with a large assortment of trails to choose from. With the largest groomed cross country ski area in the Colville National Forest, visitors can enjoy a warming hut while gliding through the trees around Frater Lake.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Three Rivers RD
- Barnaby Buttes #70
- Frater Lake
- Frater Lake #150/Lake Leo #155
- Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Springboard #149
- Gillette Ridge Motorcycle #131
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Jungle Hill #16
- Kettle Crest South National Recreation #13
- Little Pend Oreille Motorcycle Route System
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Old Stage #75
- Sherlock Peak #139
- Sherman Overlook Campground
- Sherman Overlook #96.A
- Silver Creek Campground
- North Fork Silver Creek #119
- South Fork Silver Creek #123
- Stick Pin #71
- Taylor Ridge #74
- Thomas Mountain #151
- Trout Lake Campground
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Three Rivers RD
- Big Meadow Lake
- Big Meadow Lake Campground
- Canyon Creek Campground
- Davis Lake
- Davis Lake Campground
- Elbow Lake
- Gillette Lake
- Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Lake Ellen
- Lake Ellen East Campground
- Lake Ellen West Campground
- Lake Leo
- Lake Leo Campground
- Lake Thomas
- Lake Thomas Campground
- Lamar Lake
- Little Twin Lakes Campground
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Pierre Lake
- Pierre Lake Campground
- Sherman Overlook Campground
- Silver Creek Campground
- Summit Lake (Ferry County)
- Trout Lake
- Trout Lake Campground
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Three Rivers RD
- Big Meadow Lake Campground
- Canyon Creek Campground
- Davis Lake Campground
- Elbow Lake Campground
- Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Lake Ellen East Campground
- Lake Ellen West Campground
- Lake Leo Campground
- Lake Thomas Campground
- Little Twin Lakes Campground
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Pierre Lake Campground
- Sherman Overlook Campground
- Trout Lake Campground
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
Group Camping
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Three Rivers RD
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Three Rivers RD
- Big Meadow Lake
- Big Meadow Lake Campground
- Davis Lake
- Davis Lake Campground
- Elbow Lake
- Elbow Lake Campground
- Emerald Lake
- Frater Lake
- Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Gillette Lake
- Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground
- Heritage Lake
- Lake Ellen
- Lake Ellen East Campground
- Lake Ellen West Campground
- Lake Leo
- Lake Leo Campground
- Lake Thomas
- Lake Thomas Campground
- Lamar Lake
- Little Twin Lakes
- Little Twin Lakes Campground
- Phillips Lake
- Pierre Lake
- Pierre Lake Campground
- Renner Lake
- Summit Lake (Ferry County)
- Summit Lake Campground
- Trout Lake
- Trout Lake Campground
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Three Rivers RD
Ice Fishing
Areas for Ice Fishing at Three Rivers RD
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Three Rivers RD
- Abercrombie Trailhead
- Abercrombie Mountain #117
- Barnaby Buttes #70
- Big Meadow Lake
- Big Meadow Lake Campground
- Meadow Creek #125
- Canyon Creek Campground
- Davis Lake
- Davis Lake Campground
- Emerald Lake
- Frater Lake
- Frater Lake #150/Lake Leo #155
- Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Gillette Campground
- Springboard #149
- Gillette Ridge Motorcycle #131
- Growden Heritage Site
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Jungle Hill #16
- Kettle Crest South National Recreation #13
- Lake Thomas
- Little Pend Oreille Motorcycle Route System
- Log Flume Interpretive #77
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Old Stage #75
- Pierre Lake
- Pierre Lake #91
- Rufus Route ORV #148
- Sherlock Peak #139
- Sherman Overlook Campground
- Sherman Overlook #96.A
- Sherman Pass Tie #96
- Silver Creek Campground
- North Fork Silver Creek #119
- South Fork Silver Creek #123
- Stick Pin #71
- Taylor Ridge #74
- Thomas Mountain #151
- Trout Lake
- Hoodoo Canyon #17
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
- Wapaloosie Mountain #15
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Three Rivers RD
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Three Rivers RD
- Abercrombie Trailhead
- Barnaby Buttes #70
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Jungle Hill #16
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Silver Creek Campground
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
- Wapaloosie Mountain #15
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Three Rivers RD
- Abercrombie Trailhead
- Abercrombie Mountain #117
- Barnaby Buttes #70
- Jungle Hill Horse Campground
- Jungle Hill #16
- Kettle Crest South National Recreation #13
- Old Stage Horse Camp
- Old Stage #75
- Sherlock Peak #139
- Silver Creek Campground
- North Fork Silver Creek #119
- South Fork Silver Creek #123
- Stick Pin #71
- Taylor Ridge #74
- Thomas Mountain #151
- Wapaloosie Horse Campground
- Wapaloosie Mountain #15
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Three Rivers RD
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Three Rivers RD
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Three Rivers RD
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Three Rivers RD
- Gillette Lake
- Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground
- Heritage Lake
- Lake Leo
- Lake Leo Campground
- Lake Thomas
- Lake Thomas Campground
- Little Twin Lakes
- Little Twin Lakes Campground
- Pierre Lake
- Pierre Lake Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Three Rivers RD
- Big Meadow Lake
- Big Meadow Lake Campground
- Davis Lake
- Davis Lake Campground
- Frater Lake
- Gillette Lake
- Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground
- Heritage Lake
- Lake Ellen
- Lake Ellen East Campground
- Lake Ellen West Campground
- Lake Leo
- Lake Leo Campground
- Lake Thomas
- Lake Thomas Campground
- Little Twin Lakes
- Little Twin Lakes Campground
- Pierre Lake
- Pierre Lake Campground
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Three Rivers RD
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Three Rivers RD
- Bulldog Staging Area
- Frater Lake
- Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park
- North Fork Chewelah Creek Sno-Park
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Three Rivers RD