Best Tent Camping near Inchelium, WA

Tent campsites near Inchelium, Washington cluster primarily around Lake Roosevelt and within the Colville National Forest, offering a mix of established and primitive camping options. Cloverleaf Campground at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area provides tent-friendly sites with some walk-in access, while Rogers Bar offers more basic tent sites with boat-in and drive-in options. The region hosts several smaller tent campgrounds within 30 miles of Inchelium, each providing varied amenities and terrain suitable for different camping styles.

Most tent campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities with fire rings and picnic tables at established sites, though facilities vary considerably. Canyon Creek Campground has toilets but no drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own supplies. Lake Ellen East Campground provides 11 tent sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads, operating seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Several campgrounds, including Rogers Bar, have vault toilets but limited other facilities. A recent review noted that "Rogers Bar offers true primitive camping with a vault toilet but no water, so bring your own." High-clearance vehicles may be needed for accessing some of the more remote tent camping locations.

Tent campers frequently use these sites as bases for fishing, hiking, and water activities on Lake Roosevelt. The sites generally offer good separation between campsites with natural vegetation providing privacy. Areas like Lake Ellen East Campground feature "good separation with lots of vegetation for privacy," according to one camper. Early fall brings cooler temperatures and fewer crowds at most tent campgrounds. Wildlife viewing opportunities include waterfowl, deer, and eagles, particularly at lakeside sites. Campers should note that some locations like Cloverleaf Campground can experience noise from across the lake, and local gatherings occasionally disrupt the otherwise quiet atmosphere. Many primitive tent sites have limited or no shade, so bringing appropriate sun protection is advisable during summer months.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Inchelium, WA

327 Reviews of 50 Inchelium Campgrounds


  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Edgewater Campground

    Beautiful!

    This section of the Colville, there is so much to see and do! This campground is close to many attractions and has great fishing! The parking areas are really long and most have a great view of the lake. Bear boxes fire rings and picnic tables are all provided at most every site. There is also bear proof trash and water spigots near by the sites as well. This is right on the Pend Oreille River, and there is a nice boat launch and fishing pier. The sites are extra large and can take just about any RV size you have. The roads in are nice and paved as well. The bathrooms are maintained regularly and have toilet paper, You can reserve site here or there are FSFS sites as well but it is a small campground and there are only a few sites to be had as it is, I think they run around $21 a night, and no hookups.

  • J
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Jones Bay Campground — Steamboat Rock State Park

    Primitive camping, good overnight stop, nice views

    I stayed here one night in July 2021. The sites are in groups of four with one gravel/dirt parking spot for each campsite. Behind the parking spots are picnic tables, a tent area and a fire ring for each site. Generally the area is weedy, grassy or dry dirt/sand. Most sites have lake view / access, although it seemed grassy and muddy to get there. Probably ok to put in a kayak or a canoe. It seems like many people come here for fishing and boating.

    Sites 8-18 weren’t open when I came.

    -Vault toilets. I didn’t use, so I can’t comment. -No water or trash available

    Verizon 1 bar 1x (useless?) ATT 2 bars LTE (decent) Both marginally better with a booster

    The views were beautiful at sunset.

    The larger campground to the south costs $37-$50 a night. That campground is more developed with amenities, grass but very close neighbors. Osbourne campground to the north is also primitive like Jones Bay and also $12 a night but the sites are in one giant parking lot all facing each other so you have lots of neighbors.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2019

    North Gorge Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Ranger Review: GCI Outdoor Recliner chair at North Gorge Campground

    Ranger Review: GCI Outdoor Recliner chair at North Gorge Campground

    Campground review:

    North Gorge is a sleepy little place. Small campground with a small boat launch. There isn't a lot of parking so beware if you bring your truck and trailer here. The sites are small, seemed to be a decent amount of space between them. Vault toilets, well maintained. each site has your standard picnic table, and fire ring. There was a burn ban in August, no fires for us. They actually zip tied no fire signs to each fire pit. There are only a few sites, most for tent camping only, however there are a few that will fit a trailer or rv. It is $9 in the off season Nov 1st to May 30th, and $18 in the peak season

    **Product review: **

    **https://www.gcioutdoor.com/folding-recliners/outdoor-recliner/
    **

    As a Ranger for the Dyrt, sometime I get to test out awesome products in exchange for an honest review. The GCI outdoor Recliner is well built with quality materials. It is easy to slide in and out of the large storage back. easy to set up and take down. I love the mesh back, it helps to keep you cool in those hot summer days. The chair has 3 reclining positions and my favorite part was reclining the chair all the way to look at the stars, it gives the perfect angle. I also love the storage pocket on the back. just fold up the storage bag and put it in the pocket for a pillow. It has a cup holder, but I wasn't a big fan of the placement. I give this chair an 8/10.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2019

    Lake Ellen Campground

    Cute, not super private, but there is only 13 sites.

    The spaces were quite large and not very shaded. The lake is nice, but you can't see it from any of the campsites. Lake Ellen West is by far better. If you go down the road a little, there is a beautiful view of the lake. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings are available. There are also dumpsters.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2019

    Kettle River Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Super small. Doesn't get much use

    Seems much like a lot of the campgrounds in the Colville National Forest. Really quiet, there was nobody there but us! Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings at every site! The wildlife viewing is always nice. Bring binoculars! $9 in the off season and $18 in the regular season. So worth it depending on how many people are there in the summer.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 22, 2019

    Douglas Falls Grange Park Campground

    Exceeded Expectations!!!!

    Ranger Review: Aftershokz Trekz Air at Douglas Falls Grange Park

    Campground Review:

     Wow! Wow! Wow!

    First off, a bit about the campground itself. It is owned by the local grange, right next to the Colville National Forest. It is free with a Discover pass. The discover pass is $10 for a day or $30 for a year and needed for a lot of parks in Washington. It is also located just outside of Colville, where you can get anything you need. There is about 8-15 sites. Why don’t I know? Well the campground loop intercepts the day use area, and what is a site, compared to the day use area, we can’t tell. On the main campground loop there is 8 sites. In the day use area, site #9 appears to be the only marked ADA accessible site, though many of the others seem just as accessible. Site #10 and #11 are a slight downhill walk from the parking area. Site 10 does not have a clear parking spot, where all of the other sites do. Site #12 is basically in the parking lot. When we arrived we drove the main loop and there were a few other campers, then we came to the day use area and site #12 had a tent pitched there.  There is a short car road that is a one way access with additional sites #13 #14 and #15, this road was closed, but may open in the future. There were black table cloths on the tables, indicating not to use. All sites have a fire ring, and picnic table. Some have a cute log bench right next to the fire.

    There is no garbage service at this campground. Pack it in, pack it out, please, leave no trace. There are vault toilets supplied with plenty of toilet paper, they were very clean and have an air freshener that almost makes you forget you are in a vault toilet! There is a huge field with a backstop for baseball/softball, a covered picnic area, Horseshoes, hiking trails (with the main one being a 1.5 mile nature loop) and the highlight was a gorgeous 60 foot waterfall that you can see from the parking lot or take short walk to. There is also a pretty cool suspension bridge!

    I had low expectations of this place, but I was very surprised! We took site #10 which is about 20 feet away from the upper portion of the falls. This site is a short walk from the parking lot, so you do have to walk your gear in.  The only other site in this area is #11 and it is a good distance away. From our site there is a small trail that leads to the main trail which goes to the top of the falls. If you take the main trail from the look out to the right there is access to the bottom of the falls. I listened to the waterfall all night and it was so peaceful and soothing I slept peacefully. The moon light over the falls was amazing, I wish I had my good camera! Did I mention the wildlife? Hawks, deer, super squirrels, Eagles, Chipmunks, Robins, Magpie and more! 

    Over all, I hated it, you shouldn’t go there so I can have it ALL to myself! But really, this is a fantastic place to camp. It’s a beautiful piece of land, with so much to see and do. Go, have fun, and thank me later!

    Product Review:

    Aftershokz Trekz Air- Bone Conduction Headphones.

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, sometimes I have the opportunity to review new products in exchange for an honest review. At this campground I tested Aftershokz Trekz Air- Bone Conduction Headphones. https://aftershokz.com/collections/all/products/trekz-air

    These headphones are a wave of the future. Instead of sitting in your ear like most headphones, they sit on your jawbone. They are Bluetooth, so that means wireless! They are super easy to pair and connect with your phone. As with all technology, it is really best to charge them straight out of the box. The colored light on the side of the headphone is red if it is not charged or blue if it’s fully charged. The pads that sit on your jawbone sends vibrations through the bone to your year. They come in sleek colors, and they are so lightweight and comfortable you can forget they are there. The point of these headphones is to be able to hear the outside world around you and still listen to your tunes. This keeps you attentive to other people in the office or, in my case, able to hear your music over roaring waterfalls on the trail.

    I had never heard of bone conduction technology before these headphones, and I certainly will remember now. These are funky and fresh. I love them, I love that they stay on my head while on the go, no cords to untangle and get in the way, or earbuds to pop out of my ear while walking. If you are not moving, the vibrations can be a little intense at higher volumes or songs with more bass, it makes it feel a little strange. They have a six hour battery life, and only takes about an hour and a half to charge. I also wish that there was a voice control in these as well so I could continue being hands free and answer the phone, skip songs or pause, at the same time. I hear that it’s in the works though, so I’m willing to wait. Plus, the button controls are easy to use, so it’s not a deal breaker. They come with a great carrying bag, ear plugs (if you don’t want to hear the world around you, you can use the earplugs to intensify to the volume of the Trekz Air.) and a charging cord. They also have a great warranty, return and exchange policy. There also arrived super quickly, I have been able to use them for a few weeks before the review, giving me the opportunity to get used to them and form an opinion.

    These are by far the best headphones I have ever had and I don’t think I can go back to earbuds. I would definitely recommend these to anyone!

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Colville National Forest Lake Leo Campground

    Small quiet USFS campground

    We stayed here mid-September 2020. This is a smaller facility with just 8 sites. We picked site #17 on a rise at the end of the loop. We chose it as it was close to the clean vault toilet and it had a separate picnic table nearby on a hill. The fee is $24 which is a bit steep but there was no extra fee for a second vehicle in one spot. There were several trails leading down to the lake from our site. The sites were far enough apart to give a sense of privacy. Lake Leo is the last campground in a chain of lakes going east on highway 20. The first two were either closed due to COVID or busy so we were glad Lake Leo was open and uncrowded. There was fresh water, garbage dumpster and a fire ring in addition to the hilltop picnic table. There was no campground host while we were there.

  • Jess G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2018

    Big Meadow Lake Campground

    meadows!

    Free. 17 sites, two different areas to choose from on either side of the lake. Accessible fishing dock. Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Trail around the camp ground that takes you threw the meadow and to a look out area which was pretty cool. The trail continues on to an old shelter that is also accessible by car.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Inchelium, WA is Cloverleaf Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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