Lake Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest, WA · ≈66 mi to Spokane
Sites
14
Max rig
50 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
66 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Hikers and biking adventurers
  • Campers seeking remote solitude

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electrical hookups
  • Visitors wanting nearby town access
  • Campers without cell service needs

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

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

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Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig 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 north on N Maple St toward E 2nd Ave for 0.1 miles. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave Continue to follow WA-20 E for 24.5 miles. Turn right onto NF-200/Pendoreille Lake Rd for 0.4 miles. Turn left and continue for 236 feet. Destination will be on the right.

Photos

Photos: Share the Experience, Levi Knowlton, Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.,

Overview

Overview Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing. Recreation With plentiful trails, visitors to the area will enjoy hiking and bicycling and those looking for water recreation can access swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake. Facilities Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs. Natural Features Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148. An amphitheatre is also close and can be reached by one of the many trails. Nearby Attractions Gillette Lake and access to Rufus Trail for hikers.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground