Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest, WA · ≈66 mi to Spokane
Sites
29
Max rig
55 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
66 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishing enthusiasts
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Pets and their owners
  • Campers seeking solitude

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Those wanting cell service
  • Visitors near town amenities

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

29 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingFishingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Spokane, ~66 miGet directions ↗

Contact & booking

Getting there

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

Photos

Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.

Overview

Overview Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack. Recreation Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park. Facilities Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop. Natural Features This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails. Nearby Attractions Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground