Recreation

The Colville National Forest offers 1.5 million acres of forest for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. You can experience the solitude of hiking in the wilderness on hundreds of miles of trails, enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds, or the solitude of camping in the back country or wilderness. The forest is also a prime location for plenty of great fishing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, climbing, off road vehicles, and winter activities such as cross-country and downhill skiing and snowmobiling. Hundreds of miles of forest roads offer access and sightseeing opportunities.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas.

Recreation Conditions Report

Area Name	Status	Area Conditions
Albian Hill Sno-Park
Bead Lake Boat Launch		Boat launch access and parking area is available. A portable toilet and garbage service will be available starting July 2nd. Fees will be charged. Parking for boat launch users only. Trail users need to park in the trailhead ¼ mile up on Bead Ridge Road 3215.
Beth Lake Campground		Closed
Big Meadow Lake Campground		Boat launch, parking area, and fishing dock are available for public access. Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will not be cleaned and will remain closed. Campsites in the back (southern) loop may not be available if the trail contractor is present. Trail system is closed for reconstruction.
Bonaparte Lake Campground		Closed
Browns Lake Campground		The campground is currently closed due to fallen and hazard trees. Anticipated to open Spring of 2021. Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Canyon Creek Campground		Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will be cleaned and available for use. Access to Sherman Creek Trail is available from the campground.  Fees will be charged.
Cottonwood Campground		Closed
Crawfish Lake Campground		Closed
Crescent Lake		Invasives in this reach include reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum).
Davis Lake Campground		Boat launch and parking area are available for public access. Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will not be cleaned and will remain closed.
Deer Creek Campground		Closed.  Reconstruction is ongoing.
Deer Creek Summit North Trailhead / Sno-Park
Deer Creek Summit South Trailhead / Sno-Park
East Sullivan Boat Launch		Boat launch and parking area are available for access. Toilet will not be cleaned and garbage service will not be available.
East Sullivan Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Edgewater Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Ferry Lake Campground		Overnight camping is allowed and boat launch access and parking is available. Toilet will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged.
Flowery Trail Sno-Park
Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park		Boat launch access and parking area is available. Toilet facilities will not be cleaned to COVID-19 standards. The Frater Lake Cabin Day-Use Area is not being cleaned and we cannot guarantee a COVID-19 free environment.
Gillette Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Hall Creek Sno-Park
Highlands / Sno-Park
Kerr Campground		Closed
Kerr Sno-Park
Kings Lake Sno-Park
Lake Ellen East Campground		Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged.
Lake Ellen West Campground		Boat launch access and parking area is available. Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged.
Lake Gillette Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Lake Leo Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire.  Fees will be charged.
Lake Thomas Campground		Overnight use within the campground is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Little Twin Lakes Campground		Boat launch access and parking area is available. Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilets will not be cleaned and will remain closed. Toilets remain closed. Boat dock is not accessible. Access ramp to dock has been removed due to failure.
Long Lake Campground		Overnight camping is allowed and boat launch access and parking is available.  Hand pump water system is available for use. Toilet will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged.
Long Swamp Campground		Closed
Lost Lake Campground		Closed
Mack King Jeep Trail #98		Conditions updated with the assistance of the Colville National Forest Ambassadors.
Mill Pond Campground		Overnight use at this site is available with full services provided by the concessionaire.  Fees will be charged.
Mill Pond Historic Site		Trail and day-use areas are open.
Mount Annie Tail #300
Ninebark Sno-Park
Noisy Creek Campground		Overnight use and day-use within the campground is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Noisy Creek Group Campground		Site closed until further notice. Does not meet State Order limiting the number of people that can gather in one location. Affected reservations will receive full refunds. No overnight camping. Day-use will be allowed if groups stay below 10 people.
Oriole Campground		Closed
Owl Mountain Jeep Trail #102		Conditions updated with the assistance of the Colville National Forest Ambassadors.
Panhandle Campground		Overnight use and day-use within the campground is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged. Boat launch is open.
Pierre Lake Campground		Boat launch and day-use access and parking is available. Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Potable water is available. Toilets will be cleaned and available for use. The boat dock is accessible and safe to use. Fees will be charged.
Pioneer Park Campground		Overnight use and day-use within the campground is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged. Boat launch is open.
Salmon Meadows Campground		Closed
Sherman Overlook Campground		Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Campground toilet will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged. The neighboring interpretive trail and day-use area are open. The toilets near the interpretive trail and day-use area will not be cleaned and will remain closed.
Sherman Pass / Sno-Park
Snow Peak Cabin		This facility will not be cleaned between users. Facilities will be cleaned and disinfected approximately every two weeks. The toilet will be cleaned and disinfected approximately every two weeks and is available for cabin users only. Cabin is available by reservation only. Fees will be charged.
South Huckleberry Jeep Trail #12110 & #12060		Conditions updated with the assistance of the Colville National Forest Ambassadors.
South Skookum Lake Campground		Overnight use and day-use at this site is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire. Fees will be charged.
Sugarloaf Campground		Closed
Sullivan Lake Group Campground		Site closed until further notice. Does not meet State Order limiting the number of people that can gather in one location. Affected reservations will receive full refunds. No overnight camping. Day-use will be allowed if groups stay below 10 people.
Swan Lake Campground		7/23/2020 - Overnight camping and day-use is allowed; boat launch access and parking is available. There is no water at Swan Lake until further notice. The water system's generator continues to have technical difficulties. Repair work will continue. Bring extra water. Garbage service is available. Toilet will be cleaned and available for use. Fees will be charged.
Swan Lake Kitchen		Site closed until further notice. Does not meet State Order limiting the number of people that can gather in one location. Affected reservations will receive full refunds. No overnight camping. Day-use will be allowed if groups stay below 10 people.
Ten Mile Campground		Overnight camping is allowed. Toilet will not be cleaned and will remain closed.
Thompson Ridge Jeep Trail #107		Conditions updated with the assistance of the Colville National Forest Ambassadors.
Tiffany Springs Campground		Closed
Tonasket Ranger District
Trout Lake Campground		Overnight use within the campground is allowed. Toilet will not be cleaned and will remain closed. Access to Hoodoo Canyon Trail is closed for reconstruction in 2020.
Twin Sisters Jeep Trail #109		Conditions updated with the assistance of the Colville National Forest Ambassadors.
West Sullivan Campground		Overnight use and day-use within the campground is available with full services provided by the Concessionaire.  Fees will be charged.

Spotlights

Pioneer Park Heritage Trail #321

On this unique trail the history of the Kalispel Tribe is presented through twelve artistic, interpretive displays.  Dramatic views of the Pend Oreille River.