Recreation

The Colville National Forest offers 1.1 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
49° North Mountain Resort
Bead Lake Boat Launch		Northwest Forest Pass required. $5.00 per day, $30.00 season pass. No charge for Interagency Senior/Access pass holders.
Big Meadow Lake Campground
Browns Lake Campground
Canyon Creek Campground		Will close 10/31/2018 weather permitting. Please call 509-738-7700 after 10/15 to make sure
Crescent Lake
Davis Lake Campground
Deer Creek Campground
East Sullivan Campground		Boat launch open until December 1, weather permitting 509-447-7300
Edgewater Campground
Ferry Lake Campground		Campground will close 10/31 weather permitting Please call Republic RD 509-775-7400 after 10/15 to make sure
Frater Lake Trail #150/Lake Leo Trail #155		Area Forecast Frater Lake Trail #150/Lake Leo Trail #155 Snow Park Pass required from Dec 1 to March 31. Groomed Dec 1 to March 31.
Frater Lake Trailhead		Snow Park Pass required from Dec 1 to March 31
Geophysical Trailhead / Sno-Park		Snow Park Pass required from Dec 1 to March 31.
Gillette Campground
Jungle Hill Horse Campground
Kettle Crest Campground
Lake Ellen East Campground		closing on 10/31/2018 weather permitting. Please call Three Rivers RD 509-738-7700 after 10/15 to check campground status
Lake Ellen West Campground		closing on 10/31/2018 weather permitting. Please call Three Rivers RD 509-738-7700 after 10/15 to check campground status
Lake Gillette Campground		Bring your own water
Lake Leo Campground		Closing 10/31
Lake Thomas Campground
Little Twin Lakes Campground		Closing 10/31/2018 weather permitting please call Three Rivers RD 509-738-7700 after 10/15 to check campground status
Long Lake Campground		Campground will close 10/31 weather permitting Please call Republic RD 509-775-7400 after 10/15 to make sure
Middle Fork Calispell OHV Trails
Mill Pond Campground		Closed for 2018 season.
Mill Pond Historic Site		Closed for the 2018 season.
Noisy Creek Campground		Boat launch open until December 1, weather permitting. 509-447-7300
Noisy Creek Group Campground		Will Close on 9/24/2018
Panhandle Campground		boat launch open until Dec 1st weather dependent! Call 509-447-7300
Pierre Lake Campground
Pioneer Park Campground		will close on 9/24/2018
Sherman Overlook Campground		Campground Will Close on September 30th 2018 for the season.
Snow Peak Cabin		Reservations must be made at least two days in advance. The maximum-length stay is five consecutive nights. Phone 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov
South Skookum Lake Campground
Sullivan Lake Group Campground		Reservation only. Closing on 9/24/2018
Swan Lake Campground		Last day to camp will be Saturday 9/15/2018, campground will close Sunday afternoon
Trout Lake Campground
West Sullivan Campground		Closes on 11/15/2018 weather dependent

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.