Established Camping
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake in Washington offers a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and a nearby lake. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, providing varied seasonal conditions. Campers can explore the nearby Colville National Forest and enjoy activities such as hiking and fishing.
Description
Emerald lake is a small beautifully colored lake that is truly rustic and does not have any amenities. This lake is accessed by foot from the Trout Lake Trail Head by the Hoodoo Canyon Trail #17that intersects with the Emerald Lake trail and is just a short 4.8 mile hike. Although there are no fish in the lake, wildlife and wildflowers are abundant.
Location
Emerald Lake is located in Washington
Directions
From Kettle Falls, WA: Head west on US-395 N for approximately 3.7 miles. Turn left onto WA-20 W for 5.2 miles. Turn right onto Trout Lake Rd (Forest Road 020) and continue for 5.1 mile to Trout Lake. From the Hoodoo Cayon Trailhead at Trout Lake continue up Hoodoo Canyon Trial #17 for 1.4 miles to Emerald Lake. Google map directions from Kettle Falls, WA
Coordinates
48.63828446 N
118.25673427 W
Detours Nearby
North Lake Roosevelt Resort
34 min away
Marcus Island Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
38 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 30 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 3 hrs 44 min from Wenatchee
- 3 hrs 50 min from Lewiston
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
