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Welcome to the Ranch!
Leave the noise and bustle of urban life behind, and settle into the peace and beauty of our off-grid ranch in Washington’s enchanting Kettle Range. Dark skies make for unparalleled stargazing!
Our Ranch is located 15 miles north of Republic, WA in Ferry County. Just a scenic 30-minute drive further north is the Canadian border crossing at Danville/Grand Forks, BC.
We love hosting campers! A Resource Book is available to borrow, offering ideas for local businesses and recreation. We are happy to help make your stay at our Ranch special!
On the day of your booking, we will reach out as to your ETA. We always greet and escort you to your site, so please arrive as close to Check-In time as possible. If you will be delayed, please be courteous of our time and let us know by calling our landline: 509-775-0204.
NOTE: It is 3 1/2 miles on a dirt county road to reach the Ranch; at various times of the year it is quite bumpy (and dusty)!
If you have questions about the campsites please let us know. If all sites are booked, contact us anyway- we may be able to create a spot just for you! We have room to grow but are doing it slowly.
Each campsite is very private, but the sounds of neighbors in the valley below do travel during the day. This is also a working Ranch so please be aware that there are sounds associated with our activities (although far above the campsites)- the livestock gets excited at feeding time; the dogs bark while doing their jobs, sometimes during the night; the rooster announces the break of dawn. However, none of that detracts too much from the soothing music of the forest!
WILDLIFE: There is a wide range of wildlife around the Ranch- snowshoe hare, grouse, turkey, bobcat, Canada lynx, coyote, cougar, wolf, and black bear. Please use common sense while camping! Always be aware of your surroundings. Keep garbage properly secured. - There are also ticks in the area!
$20 / night
This Campground is equipped with picnic areas and 9 tent/trailer sites. Bathrooms are available. Some campsites are private. Facilities 10 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Picnic area Toilets Garbage - Pack it in/Pack it out No drinking water is provided, make sure to bring your own.
This pack it in/pack it out campground is a single large circular loop .25 miles from the highway on a dirt road with minimal traffic noise. Lodgepole pine provide ample shade and an understory of wild roses and other shrubs allow for good privacy between sites. A few campsites are adjacent to canyon creek which is hidden from view. A small meadow near the campground's entrance allows ample wildlife viewing opportunities such as deer and birds. Convenient for overnight campers it is also a nice location for a few days of relaxed camping. A one mile paved walking trail traverses along Sherman Creek between the campground and the Sherman Pass Log Flume Heritage Site. Facilities 12 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads No drinking water Two toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
A Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required to camp on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Lands.
Near the site of the Old Stage Trailhead. Small camp area with room for trailers, next to Lamber Creek. Facilities 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet Watering trough Fenced area No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Wapaloosie is a small campground with a circular drive and two pull-thru campsites for trucks with trailers. It is a wonderful (circle the wagons) experience for Pack and Saddle enthusiasts. Amenities such as hitching posts, hayfeeder and a nearby creek make it a destination for equestrian use. The Wapaloosie Trail #15 is a short 2.7 mile ride/hike to access the 44.6 mile Kettle Crest National Scenic Trail. This area and its trails offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, abundant wildlife, fresh wildflowers, incredible sunrises and sunsets. This multiple use recreation area also brings many hikers and mountain bikers to explore the vast landscape. Access to the campground is a 3.2 mile gravel road from Highway 20 Sherman Pass. Facilities 5 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits Stock loading dock No drinking water Toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Jungle hill is a spacious camping area which offers pack; saddle amenities and access to the 44.6 mile Kettle Crest National Scenic Trail. Non-potable water is located in a nearby creek just a short distance from the campground. A mixture of lodgepole pine, western larch and Douglas fir provides shade and privacy is very good between campsites. Wildlife such as whitetail deer and moose frequent the area which allows for great picture taking and wildlife viewing. Access is a two mile gravel road called Albian Hill just off of Highway 20's Sherman Pass Scenic Byway. Facilities 5 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Loading ramp No drinking water Toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Scout
This is not a spot bc the park ranger told us we were not allowed to camp here
Traveler
This campsite was overall a really good time! There's a trail that leads to the water for any of the campers or visitors to go swim at, site 13 had its own trail down to the water which was so fun to have easy access too! If you want a site with a beautiful view and flat tent spots site 9 and 10 also looked beautiful!
If you plan to stay at the walk in sites I recommend bringing a wagon! The walk from car to campground is not far but there is a decent hill you have to walk down to the campsite.
Pit toilet was nice and well taken care of! The hand sanitizer was out, but otherwise very clean. The only toilet is at the parking lot, so it's a short walk from the campsites.
The other downside was bugs! SO many bee's! Especially when we ate we had to walk with our food to keep the bee's away we never got stung though!. And mosquitos at night were bad but all of it was manageable with big spray!
Overall a great campsite, if you go during the week you might have the walk in sites all to yourself, not crowded and lots of fun!
TravelerNice place on public land. Swimming possible. We stayed for the night
Traveler
A great place if you’re looking for a quick overnight stop with easy highway access. Water from a hand pump well and vault toilets available. Also a nice ADA trail at site.
TravelerUndeveloped and rather unkempt, but a lovely view of the river. Quiet and free! There is a porta-potty that was clean when we visited but no trash pickup and some litter. Great place for a quick overnight stay.
Guide
Right on the Lake, has water Filling Station and Dump Also Boat ramp A bunch of small Flies, they don’t bite
Traveler
What a beautiful spot! We arrived the weekend before Memorial Day weekend and stayed 3 nights. Saw eagles and deer right from our site. The vaulted toilets made life easy and the camp host was beyond friendly and helpful. The very small hike to the falls was only steps away from our site, and one of the sites you could even see the falls! We didn’t choose that one cuz it was full shade and a little noisy for my taste. The sites are roomy and pretty darn spaced out so we couldn’t hear the neighbor we had for a night. It’s about 10 min from colville, but make sure you get wood before hand, you can gather from the area, but stopping at a store to grab it costs a fortune. We might have to make this a regular spot, we loved it so much.
Ranger
We only stayed here one night, but we enjoyed our stay. We had 50 amp electric service and fresh water. There is a communal dump station. Lots of grass to walk the dogs.
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
Traveler
Unfortunately we had to leave early but lesson learned. I was camping with my 4 sons and at 1255 am a big cougar walked right into our camp. I was fully prepared for bears but not a big cat. Next time I camp here I'm bringing a solar strobe to deter the cats
Scout
Chip & Bunny are the greatest hosts! We had to leave a day early (without notice) due to the fires being close to our home and they refunded the one night back to us without even being asked. We surely didn’t expect that! We will be back again.
ScoutVery quiet, small lake, boat launch, outhouse
Scout
I enjoyed staying in the screen house cabin and will definitely be back. Lots to do in the area if you like fishing, hiking, biking, horses, and much more. I had a great campfire and watched a mama bear and her cub on the hill beyond the cabin! Also saw deer in the driveway and the night sky was awesome with NO lights in any direction except the stats!
Great hosts and everything you need!
John
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! Highland Glenn Ranch is new to the Dyrt and offers an awesome spot with a great way to connect with the wilderness in this Northern US Border Ranch. Check them out and make sure to post some pics of your stay!
Scout
They were so friendly. Nice spots, wide, easy to back in (30ft). Free fresh eggs from their chicken, fresh onions from the garden and more. Never felt so welcomed like here.
Guide
We had a great experience here. The owner Ralph is very affable and helped us get to our site the first night as well as drove my car back for me from the canoe launch site. I’d highly recommend this camp!
Guide
This is a great spot to rent a cabin. There’s great fishing as long as a license is bought online from the Colville Tribe. They also have a swimming area.
Scout
Super quiet
Guide
This is one of my son’s and my happy spots! We love hiking around the lake and the campsites are affordable and beautiful. The west side is more open but also dispersed. The East side is less dispersed but more private with thick vegetation between most sites. There are rocky outcrops around most of the lake and a small island. I’ve heard the fishing is good but we’ve never gotten any bites yet… but that’s just a matter of figuring out what lures/bait to use. Many people just park next to the road to fish as eagles and osprey can be seen diving into the lake to catch fish of their own.
Guide
I took my son here as soon as the roads cleared of snow and we had an amazing time. We were the only people at the camp that night but people showed up the next day and there were day use people there the first day as well. The lake is beautiful and we took our canoe out on it a couple times. We also had great hikes on the local trails. We couldn’t get the fish to bite but others told us the lake is stocked. We also made some spontaneous friends with other visitors. Not all the other visitors were great but a majority of the people we met were.
LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. We'd like to welcome your host Lindsay to our platform. This unique stay comes with a hot shower and gorgeous views. Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love.
Legend
Ashley here with The Dyrt. I want to give a warm welcome to your host, Marion. There are 21 sites available, each with full hook-ups. Check out the Ti-Pi's too! Book your stay today and leave them some love.
Scout
Well maintained, quiet during the week. Vault toilets are well maintained.
TravelerNot super busy, about half full on a Sunday night. Bathrooms and showers for campers are clean (the public ones closer to the lake are much less clean, showers there are closed). Lots of flat spots, every one has a picnic table. Paid $26 for a dry spot. Lake is also pretty.
Guide
With a discover pass this is a free campground, they’re $35 for a year and $11.50 for a day. The toilets aren’t super clean and smell a little worse than others I’ve been in but it’s not terrible. There’s an array of sites to choose from and while there isn’t much privacy between the sites, I did have most of the camp to myself so I can’t complain! Some shady spots and some more in the sun. There’s boat access and a water pump within the camp as well as fire rings and tables at every site. The stars are amazing at night and I even got some service on Verizon in some spots.
Scout
Marcus island is a beautiful campsite and in the times we have been there it was very quiet and not busy
Traveler
This was a great campsite, the area was so pretty and we had a great view of the lake! The campsites are pretty close together though, so there isn't much privacy. Also, the trail was pretty overgrown, and not the easiest to navigate at times.
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