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Colville National Forest Lake Leo Campground

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USDA Forest Service

Colville National Forest

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.

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Access

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

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Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

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Judy T.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 27, 2020

Small quiet USFS campground

We stayed here mid-September 2020. This is a smaller facility with just 8 sites. We picked site #17 on a rise at the end of the loop. We chose it as it was close to the clean vault toilet and it had a separate picnic table nearby on a hill. The fee is $24 which is a bit steep but there was no extra fee for a second vehicle in one spot. There were several trails leading down to the lake from our site. The sites were far enough apart to give a sense of privacy. Lake Leo is the last campground in a chain of lakes going east on highway 20. The first two were either closed due to COVID or busy so we were glad Lake Leo was open and uncrowded. There was fresh water, garbage dumpster and a fire ring in addition to the hilltop picnic table. There was no campground host while we were there.

Location

Colville National Forest Lake Leo Campground is located in Washington

Directions

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.