Anglers and wildlife watchers find Lake Ellen East Campground operates along the shoreline of a good-sized lake in Colville National Forest. The Forest Service manages this 11-site campground with a single-lane gravel loop road that accommodates tents and small campers best. Each site includes a picnic table, fire pit, and tent pad, with vegetation providing separation between spots.
Access to the lake for fishing and swimming requires only a short walk from campsites. Rainbow trout fishing draws visitors, while waterfowl viewing opportunities occur regularly around the water. The campground lacks drinking water and has vault toilets available. A boat ramp sits at the lake's west end near Lake Ellen West Campground. Dogs stay welcome on leash, and the $6 nightly fee operates on a first-come, first-served basis during the Memorial Day through Labor Day season.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Ellen East Campground is located in Washington near Kettle Valley
Directions
In Kettle Falls, WA, at intersection of US Rt 395/State Rt 20 and State Rt 25, take Rt 395 north/Rt 20 west 2.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt 20 west, and go 4.1 miles to Lake Ellen sign. Turn left and go 4.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right and go 3.5 miles (on gravel road) to Lake Ellen sign. Turn right and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
Coordinates
48.50164526 N
118.2473244 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 25 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 42 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 3 hrs 46 min from Lewiston, ID
