Best Tent Camping near Ione, WA
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Best Tent Sites Near Ione, WA (56)
1. Crescent Lake Campground
Metaline Falls, Washington8 Reviews•58 Photos•169 SavesCrescent LakeBeautiful twenty-two acre lake located nine miles north of Metaline Falls, WA and just a mile south of the Canadian border adjacent to Highway 31 which is part of the International Selkirk Loop. Open season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31. This lake receives annual plantings of rainbow trout. A small rustic three site campground lies just above the lake. Amenities include: tables, fire rings, concrete vault toilet and animal proof garbage can. No potable water is available. It is best suited for small RV's or tent camping. Facilities 3 small campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water 1 vault toilet Garbage disposal (animal proof)
A Discover Pass or Washington State Fishing License is required for access, and can be acquired through Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's website.
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2. Flodelle Creek Campground
Colville, Washington2 Reviews•6 Photos•84 SavesWashington State Parks require a Discover Pass for Day use and overnight camping.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
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3. Lake Thomas Campground
Ione, Washington1 Review•11 SavesMost sites are tent sites, private and have a view of the lake. This campground is located on a small hillside and overlooks Lake Thomas. Access to Rufus Trail #148 is near this campground. Facilities 16 campsites (small trailers) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Drinking water Toilets Garbage disposal (bear proof)
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4. Mountain Refuge Ranch
Metaline Falls, Washington1 Review•30 Photos•70 SavesMtn Refuge Ranch is a privately owned Mtn property that has 2 sites off Gorgeous Cliff Side!(soon to be more campsites and cabins 2021) Truly One of a kind Place.. Epic Views… Surrounded by forests, set up high above the Emerald waters of the Pend Orielle River🏕🏔💦
Just outside of gorgeous Metaline Falls, WA
Each site has phenomenal unobstructed views of HookNose and Abercrombie Mtns peaks.
.#1 Eagle Ridge site: large site,Has big round Metal table w umbrella and 3 metal chairs, large fire pit, solar light and tiki torch. You Can park right at the site, small tent trl ok, small van truck tent campers and tents ok. Good level spots to choose frim for tents. This site also Has a hammock at the cliff ledge as well, truly remarkable views.
Privately owned property, secluded, quiet, come relax and unwind.
🦅Eagle Point Unique high view of the historic Mtn town below to the south.
The quaint little Town has a grocery store for all your basics needs, ice/food etc, 3 different food/bar/cafe’s to choose from☝️, gas station, historical Cutter Theater, also a old time 60’s movie theater too! Ice cream shop and historical points…
2 🏔Cliff Ledge site: literally! 1 small tent site, perfect for romantic couples. Open your tents up to unbelievable views, has nice fire pit, chair, folding table and hammock!Solar lights& tiki torches along path. Varied terrain, rustic and rugged! Park right above and walk down easy wooded path path to site 50ft. Carry in, pack in pack out.
WE CAN“GLAMP” YA! Ask me!
You can also scavenge for wood(there is so much! Take and clean the forest around you) seriously a lot of dead easy wood to use for your fires..🔥Or buy some wood for$10 up to 8-10 pieces. Or$5 for 2 rounds you split!
! No children under 13yrs of age. Cliff ledges and we also appreciate n encourage quiet peaceful camping foe everyone . Fall/trip hazards. There are“cliff” sides near these sites.🏔
We do have a very clean cute decorated“outhouse” for camper use, it’s cleaned/sanitized regularly and stocked with needs. Clean clean!
🤠👌 Ask us about Selkirk Epic Adventures! It’s our personal private local tip recommendation guide service. We can advise you for day adventures in the surrounding Selkirk Mtns.🏔
We can give you advice to The ABSOLUTE BEST🔥Go-To fishing🎣locations, BEST Epic Mtn View Points, 4x4 drive up with 360 degree views and Canada, where to pick🍄 Morels,ThimbleBerries or Huckleberries,🏊♀️ swimming spots, best hiking areas, sunset locations🌅, late night👣BIGFOOT hunts at the local sighting hot spots, short hikes to epic waterfalls like those found in beautiful Hawaii. Explorer a old historic local Ghost Town just minutes from our Camp🏕
We just ask for a$ Tip for a Tip!👌😉
🔥GLAMPING!🌟We can set one nice🏕 Tent set up, and a starter stack fire🔥 with hot dog cooker stick and tiki torch all ready to go for just $45 more… Try“Glamping…”! We provide it! Just Bring your own food and bedding.+$15 for air mattress . Bring your normal camping basics& your own cooking items..
Jen is the owner and your host. She is a cowgirl, western horsewoman and Entrepreneur. Building her dreams! Also owns Authentic Barn BnB and Spokane Trail Rides in Spokane, wa! Also OPEN and has 5 Campsites, 3 Cozy Western Barn BnB rooms, Traik Rides and Barn Tours!
Welcome to the Pacific North West and the Selkirk Mtns!
2pm ck in / 12noon ck out
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$75 - $100 / night
5. Sullivan Creek Campgrounds
Metaline Falls, Washington1 Review•16 PhotosEstablished camping with a bear box and other nearby camp spots. Please remember to LNT.
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6. Little Twin Lakes Campground
Colville, Washington1 Review•7 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
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7. Navigation Campground
Nordman, Idaho2 Reviews•4 Photos•25 SavesNavigation Campground is located on the northwest shores of Upper Priest Lake, with majestic views of the Selkirk Crest. Four campsites are furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage boxes. Please note that this site has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy on all garbage.
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8. Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground
Coolin, Idaho3 Reviews•18 Photos•23 SavesOverview
Surrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 25 sites on Bartoo Island provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the peaceful shores of Priest Lake. There are 24 single sites on the island as well as one group site known as Sunrise Group Site. This group site has been renumbered from site #001 to site #23 for groups of 10-30 individuals. All sites are only reachable by boat.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy all types of boating from kayaking to canoeing to power boating up the 3.5-mile thoroughfare, which leads to the Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area. The upper lake cannot be access by car, so water is an excellent navigation option. Fantastic birding and wildlife viewing is available, as well as Huckleberry picking from mid-july to early fall, when the sweet berries can be found in abundance throughout the forests of Northern Idaho. Swimming is a popular summer pastime and with beach access not far from the campground, visitors won't have any problem cooling off during warmer months. Anglers will be excited to know that the waters of Priest Lake are home to record-breaking Mackinaw trout as well as Dolly Varden, Cutthroat and Kokanee.
Natural Features
Priest Lake spans 25,000-acres of incredible beauty, fed primarily by the waters of the Priest River. Named after the historical presence of Jesuit priests who settled in the lake area in the mid 19th century, Priest Lake is today a major tourist attraction, drawing water sports enthusiasts, photographers and birders alike. The group campground is located on the east side of Bartoo Island at an elevation of 2,400 feet. Bartoo, spanning 219 acres, is one of nine islands on Priest Lake. Summers at the lake are typically sunny and warm and wildlife in the area includes bears, deer and moose.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Lakeshore or Beach Trails that traverse along the west shore of Priest Lake. The Beach trail extends between Outlet Bay Campground and the Kalispell Bay Boat Launch. The Lakeshore Trail runs for 8 miles along the northwest shores of Priest Lake. In winter, ice fishing, shoe shoeing and snowmobiling on nearby trails entertain visitors.
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$10 - $15 / night
9. Frater Lake
Ione, Washington1 Review•7 SavesFrater Lake is 6.5 miles South from Ione and 1900’ West from Nile Lake. It is the Northernmost lake found in the chain of lakes along Highway 20. This area offers accessible toilets, picnicking and trails for hiking and biking. In the winter, there are groomed cross-country ski trails and a warming hut.
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10. Granite Creek Campground
Nordman, Idaho1 Review•1 Save- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews in Ione
329 Reviews of 56 Ione Campgrounds
Saraj B.
Legend
Luby Bay Campground
Luby Bay Campground
Luby Bay Campground offers a beautiful lakeside experience, with many sites featuring direct lakefront access. The campground is surrounded by trees and foliage, providing a sense of privacy, and the sites are nicely spaced apart.
In the back corner of the lower loop, there is designated parking for boat trailers and extra vehicles. I launched my boat at the Priest Lake Marina just a mile down the road for a small fee, but I appreciated the free trailer parking at the campground.
The flushing toilets were impressively clean—better than many I've encountered at other campgrounds.
The road through the campground is paved but narrow, roughly 1.5 vehicles wide, so backing in a trailer requires some finesse.
Each site comes with a bear-proof locker, which is essential for safety. The only downside was that our locker had trash bags left by the previous occupants, which hadn't been cleaned out before our arrival. This seems to be a minor oversight by the host.
Overall, I had a great stay and would recommend Luby Bay Campground.
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Jason S.
Ranger
Reeder Bay Campground
Pretty lake views from campsites
If you can get one of the lakefront campsites, the views are phenomenal! But if you can't, the rest of the campsites are still pretty nice. The campsites are spaced apart enough so you're not too close to your neighbor. Bathrooms are adequate pit toilets. The lake is clear and cold, decent for swimming if you don't mind cold water.
- JJason S.Ranger
Roman Nose
Campground small campsites, not close to the lake
I wouldn’t recommend this campground, especially if you’re hoping for a lakeside experience. The campground is actually a decent distance away, and it’s not easy to access. The road getting in is rough and bumpy, which made for an unpleasant drive. Once we arrived, the campsites were disappointingly small and cramped, making it difficult to set up comfortably. The lake itself wasn’t much better. It’s small, and the water is ice cold, so swimming wasn’t really an option. To top it off, there were no fish to be found, so fishing was a bust. Overall, between the rough road, tiny campsites, and lackluster lake, this campground just wasn’t worth the effort. There are much better options out there.
- JJason S.Ranger
Beehive Lake Dispersed
Beautiful alpine lake, strenuous hike, trail not well marked
This hike-in lake campground is a true alpine treasure, but be prepared to work for it! The hike to get there is pretty strenuous, with some tough climbs along the way. The trail itself isn’t well marked, so you’ll want to pay close attention or bring a good map to avoid getting off course. That said, the payoff is absolutely worth it. The alpine lake at the end of the trail is stunning—clear, pristine water surrounded by rugged mountain scenery. It’s the kind of place that feels untouched and pure. If you visit during the right season, you’ll find huckleberries everywhere, which is a sweet bonus after the tough hike in. The campground is simple but perfectly positioned to enjoy the beauty of the lake. The water is incredibly clear, perfect for a cold dip if you're brave enough! If you're up for a challenging hike and want to escape to a peaceful alpine setting, this spot is well worth the effort. Just be ready for a bit of route-finding on the trail and take advantage of the huckleberries along the way!
Mary Beth G.
Scout
At the Lac Dispersed
Got in trouble by park ranger
This is not a spot bc the park ranger told us we were not allowed to camp here
- Allie W.
Traveler
Kamloops Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Great spot! We enjoyed our time!
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!
Alex D.Scout
Boundary Dam Campground
Honestly surprised this place is free
Really well maintained, beautiful campground with great swimming water. Peewee falls is about a 10 minute kayak from the beach. Great stay. Definitely recommend staying during the week. Weekend traffic is intense.
- cclaudia M.Traveler
At the Lac Dispersed
At the lake
Nice place on public land. Swimming possible. We stayed for the night
Day F.Scout
Albeni Cove
Campsite
Beautiful area nice camping spot good amount of shade coverage keeps us cool during the summer clean bathrooms and the camp hosts are super nice.
- EEmily B.Traveler
Sherman Pass Overlook Campground
Simple Stop with Lovely Views
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.
Freddie Faith M.Traveler
East Sullivan
Great campground in the wonderful Colville National Forest!
Campsite 36 in the Pine loop is just a short walk away from a lovely lake beach that has fire pits and picnic tables. The campsite itself is very nice, large, shaded, with a decent distance from neighboring campers as far as campgrounds go. I didn't do what I usually do and walk around the campground to see what the best site is to book during future visits, but I have zero complaints about this site. We really enjoyed our stay at Lake Sullivan and our excursions to Metaline Falls, Gardner Cave, Peewee Falls, Mill Pond Historic Site, and Crescent Lake.
- Freddie Faith M.Traveler
Pioneer Park
One of the best campsites I've had in a campground.
I love the Colville National Forest and enjoy discovering different campgrounds within it.
I like to camp at Pioneer Park when I am in Newport visiting family and will always choose campsite 14! It is the best out of all the campsites there, very private, incredibly spacious, and with a nice trail to the water. I only tent camp so I don't know how accommodating it is for an RV, however.
- Saraj B.Legend
Reeder Bay Campground
Convenient Location
Tent camper here 👋 This specific site wasn't lakefront but was only a short 3 min walk to gorgeous lake views and beach access. Being on the end, it was hushed with minor road noise. This site, in particular, backs up against Elkins Road, leading to the next-door resort which has a restaurant, bar, and convenience store - all in walking/stumbling distance. This campground itself has the basics: bathrooms, bear-proof trash, and water stations.
I highly recommend this campsite and will try to book earlier in the season next time to get a lakefront site.
Siegfried M.
Guide
Evans Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Gorgeous Views
Right on the Lake, has water Filling Station and Dump Also Boat ramp A bunch of small Flies, they don’t bite
T M.Scout
Lake Leo Campground
Quite and Neat
Arrived to find an available site. Nice view of Lake Leo. Clean site, vault toilet's were clean and well stocked. The grounds were checked up on by the Forest Service and camp host. There are no services at the sites other than fire pits. Water is available. However, it needs filtering. Camp sites are far enough away from Highway 20 that traffic wasn't heard.
Marcus K.Guide
Sullivan Creek Campgrounds
Campsite 8
This site #8 is one of the larger sites at Sullivan Creek.
It’s right next to the river and about 150 yards from the road.
At the site: Fire Ring, and a bear box. Across the road there is a vaulted toilet along with a few campsites there next to each other.
Pack in and pack out! Sullivan lake is about 2-3 miles west and priest lake is 20+ miles to the east. If you do not have a 4wd vehicle I wouldn’t recommend driving on the service road to Priest, and depending the time of year the snow pack about 10 miles in will stop you!
- Tiffany A.Traveler
Douglas Falls Grange Park Campground
We loved it
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.
Jae H.Traveler
Jump Off Joe Lake Resort and RV Park
Yearly visits!
Love JOJ, I have been coming here since I was 5 or so, beautiful location, fishing, camping; cabins, tents or RV. Swimming with floating dock, and playground area.
Ken C.Scout
Riley Creek Campground
One of our Favorite camping spots
We try to get in here at least once or twice a year. Not easy have to book way ahead of time. But many great campsites, good privacy for the most part once you’ve learned your spots and beautiful surroundings. Love that it’s close by !!
- Mike B.Traveler
Edgewater Campground
Great
Great
Zachary S.Traveler
Colville National Forest Panhandle Campground
Close Spots
Worked well to connect spots that were next to each other for a larger group. But most of the ground was hard and difficult to find good tent spots. The only level spots were the parking spots. Access to water was nice.
- Zachary S.Traveler
Noisy Creek
Not great for tents
Great site to connect with the lake, but didn't enjoy the tent spots available. Ground was hard and mostly prepared for RVs.
Jake C.Legend
The Wilds RV Campsite
New to the Dyrt!
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!
Lee D.LegendRiley Creek Campground
Beautiful CoE campground with many activity options
General: 67-site US Army Corps of Engineers campground in two loops along the Pend Oreille River. All sites are water and electric and have gravel driveways.
Site Quality: All sites were nicely wooded, level and spacious. The roads are paved but the sites themselves are gravel. A BBQ grill/fire pit and large picnic table complete each site.
Bath/shower house: There is one ADA-accessible all-in-one bath/shower plus regular restrooms. Clean if a little dated. I don’t take long showers but in the middle of mine, the water turned ice cold for the remainder of my shower, however, hubby did not have the same experience!
Activities/Amenities: Water activities including boating, fishing, and swimming. Non-water activities include paths, including one around the campground that is approximately 1.4 miles, nice for walking, running, or biking. Partially paved and partially gravel. Other activities include two playgrounds (one for younger children, one for older), volleyball, horseshoes, sport court, and a “doggie island” (pet area). Between the restrooms are two dishwashing sinks with hot water, a nice amenity. There is also a dump station.
We were still setting up when the host came by to give us a map, remind us there was a fire ban, and see if we had any questions or concerns. We stay at many CoE campgrounds and this one certainly measures up!
- JJohnathan K.Traveler
Kalispell Island West Shores Campground
Shore campground
Campsites are pretty close together but easily accessible from the shore. Left kayak on the beach and brought the packraft to the table. Vault toilet is close and easy to find in the dark. Beautiful sunsets!
- Boddy P.Traveler
Sheep Creek Campground
Beautiful Park
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
Jim B.Scout
Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground
Worst camping experience ever!
Loud, obnoxious and drunk boaters who trash Priest Lake. If you suffer one night of this nonsense, you will never go back. USFS complicit with this behavior.
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