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Little Pend Orielle Campground

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Little Pend Orielle Campground is located near Colville, WA, within the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer months, and nearby attractions include the Colville National Forest and the Kettle River Range, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

Bear Creek @ Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge, east of Colville WA Camping is allowed on a first come-first serve basis from April 14 through December 31. Established campgrounds have a vault toilet and metal fire rings. No drinking water is available. Do not leave campfires unattended. High fire danger will cause campfire restrictions. Information will be posted in all campgrounds and at the Headquarters kiosk. **Dispersed hunting camp sites are open from October 1 through December 31. These are primitive campsites with no amenities. Campsites must be within 50 feet of a dispersed campsite carsonite marker. Bury all human waste in a hole 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp or trails.

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Location

Little Pend Orielle Campground is located in Washington

Directions

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is federal land so a state issued Discover Pass is not required. The easiest way to get to the Refuge is to start from downtown Colville, Washington. From Main Street (Highway 395), follow Third Avenue (Highway 20) for 6 miles – you will be traveling east toward Tiger, Washington. There is a brown and white sign at the intersection of Main and Third labeled “Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge 13 miles.” Just after passing White Mud Lake, make a right turn onto Artman-Gibson Road. The sign states the Refuge is 7 miles away. Travel 1.7 miles until reaching a 4-way intersection. Turn left onto Kitt-Narcisse Road and follow it for 2.2 miles where the road forks. Take the right fork onto Bear Creek Road (a dirt road), and follow it for 3.3 miles. The Refuge headquarters is a brown log building with a flag pole in the yard.

Coordinates

48.46634027 N
117.7491844 W

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Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

Dispersed

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For Campers

Toilets
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Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 36 min from Spokane
1 hr 59 min from Coeur d'Alene
3 hrs 19 min from Lewiston
4 hrs 2 min from Wenatchee

Karly L.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 24, 2021

Great secluded camps

As we drove through looking for the best spot we noticed there were several quality spots. We opted for a spot right by potters pond. It was very spacious and was walking distance from the dock and a toilet facility. However the toilet was very foul and we opted out of using it. The spots we saw were all quite large and they are very spread out from each other. There was also a creek running behind the spot we chose which was a treat for the dogs to drink from. Each campsite is supplied with a fire pit with a metal ring and a cooking grate, which came in very handy. There are not tables provided and it’s completely haul in haul out. We had a lovely view of the pond, which did make the mosquitos quite a nuisance but manageable. There is a family friendly fishing dock on Potters pond, and it is stocked with good sized rainbow trout the little kids had a blast fishing. A little further down was Bayley Lake which is fly fishing only and not as easy to access. Both the lake and the pond would be amazing places to kayak, we would have if the weather had been a bit nicer. Overall, I was very impressed with the size and seclusiveness of all the sites we saw. We will most definitely be back again!

Month of VisitMay

Gary M.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

Remote, secluded, no services, narrow gravel roads

If you like camping completely self contained, this is for you. There is a pit toilet (locked due to current COVID restrictions), and a fire ring at each dispersed campsite. No water, except for the creek, and not even any cell phone reception. Parking is level. Roads into the area are narrow gravel roads, so "large" rigs and/or trailers may find it a challenge. "High line" capabilities for horse campers. As for activities, there are many miles of trails and rugged roads to explore, but a CAUTION is to bring a GPS and have good map reading skills to avoid getting lost; it's easy to lose yourself. We camped September 28-29, and saw very little wildlife (probably due to hunting season), and were probably two weeks early to see the fall colors. If you like to be by yourself, away from people and can camp without any services (pack it in, pack it out), you will enjoy this place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Little Pend Orielle Campground?

Little Pend Orielle Campground is located at 1989 feet.

Are fires allowed at Little Pend Orielle Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Little Pend Orielle Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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