Colville National Forest's Lake Ellen West Campground is a small, boat-in site on Lake Ellen, open Memorial Day through Labor Day under US Forest Service management. Sites are spacious and include picnic tables and fire rings, with vault toilets on-site. A fishing pier sits at the water's edge. The access road is narrow, and a beach area along the route sees informal use with fire pits. Anglers and paddlers who want dog-friendly camping around Colville National Forest will find this spot accommodating, as pets are permitted. Lake Ellen Campground sits less than a mile northeast for those wanting a nearby alternative.
Description
Lake Ellen West Campground is one of two campgrounds located on each end of the 75.5 acre Lake. Access to the campground and the boat launch is a single lane gravel road. Campsites have good separation for privacy. There is a boat dock on site and fishing for rainbow trout is good. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bald eagles, osprey, loons, beaver and more. This is a popular lake for family's with small children because of the large availability for fishing off the bank. Many amateur photographers also enjoy the area and its picturesque opportunities. Facilities 5 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Boat ramp Dock No drinking water Toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Ellen West Campground is located in Washington near Inchelium
Directions
From Kettle Falls head West on HWY 20 across Columbia river bridge to the Inchelium turn off. Follow to the Lk Ellen turn off approx. 5 miles.
Coordinates
48.49623703 N
118.26365136 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 4 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 28 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 38 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 3 hrs 48 min from Lewiston, ID







