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Kettle Falls Campground's consistent pet-friendly environment makes it a popular choice for camping with dogs along Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Dogs must be leashed throughout the campsite, with spacious sites providing adequate room for pet setup. North Lake RV Park & Campground also welcomes pets with designated pet areas within the park. Sites are clean and well-maintained with regular ranger patrols ensuring rules are followed. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Kettle Valley, Washington. Both campgrounds provide access to water sources and pet waste disposal facilities. Pet owners should note that while most campgrounds in the area allow pets, policies vary regarding the number of animals permitted and leash requirements. Marcus Island Campground offers a quieter environment for pets, particularly during off-season visits when crowds are minimal.
Trail access varies among Lake Roosevelt's campgrounds, with most offering hiking paths suitable for leashed dogs. The lakefront locations provide water access, though steep paths down to the water at some sites may be challenging for older pets or owners carrying supplies. Several campgrounds experience significant mosquito activity during summer months which affects outdoor enjoyment with pets. During warmer months, campers should bring ample water for dogs and exercise pets during cooler morning or evening hours. When camping at Kettle Falls, visitors note the camp hosts are knowledgeable about pet-friendly trails in the surrounding area. Wildlife is prevalent throughout the region, so keeping dogs securely leashed helps prevent unwanted encounters with local fauna and protects the natural environment.
"Marina very close to launch boats and within driving of a number of nice trails. Only complaint was the number of bugs made it less enjoyable outside when it was warm."
"The roads are decently paved, the spots are clearly marked, the bathrooms are clean and nice, and there is good access to hydrants for water."
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Check Availability"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."
"It's fairly spacious as far as the hiking and nature paths you can explore."
"Access to the water is limited to the boat launch and there isn’t much of a water play area. The little store at the boat launch was nice, and the person working there was friendly."
"Nestled in the trees, this spot is wide open between sites (little privacy), but surrounded on three sides by water making. Expect warm temps in July (it reached 99F when we were here)."
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Check Availability"This place has showers and bathrooms which were great after a day floating on the river which is just a short drive away. Great tent camping with group camping available."
"Weather was great for hanging out in the lake all day swimming and kayaking. We had no problem getting around in our 50 ft rig. We got 2 sites side by side for our camping partners."
"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!"
"Very well serviced, we had a direct water access site & the sites have a lot of space, felt like our own private lake!"
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Check Availability"Rocky cliff side down to the lake. In April the water levels are low for flood control. Beautiful sunsets, the site's are large and the road is good. There are large sites for trucks, trailers."
from $23 / night
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Check Availability"There is also a swimming area and dogs are allowed in the river just not in the marked off swimming area. Bathrooms are well maintained with flush toilets. No shower."
"All of the Lake Roosevelt campgrounds have such great history and scenery. The Columbia River lake area has so much history of Kettle falls."
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Check Availability"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!"
"Ranger review: Morsel Spork at Trout Lake Campground. **Campground Review: **
Trout lake campground is certainly off the beaten path. The road to get there is dirt and gravel."
"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."
TravelerReally amazing area for families and pets. The first 9 campgrounds are right on the water so my dog was so happy to be right on the beach. Perfect space for leads in every campsite and very well kept.
TravelerUnfortunately 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
LegendI’ll be honest, we had no idea what to expect when we came here after reading prior reviews. While there were plenty of golf carts and interesting characters, our stay was fairly benign in comparison. Extremely well manicured, sites are fairly crammed and it’s easy to see why with the water access, well maintained premises, pet area and stand out amenities. Must love people if you decide to stay here
LegendPositioned in a fieldy expanse, these units are right next to the casino. You pass by a gas station as you exit the highway and there’s plenty of space between sites. There’s also an international car museum directly across the path from the RV park
LegendThis is a five star campground based on our criteria. Only reason we give it four stars is they are letting the only trees they have for shade die and they are creating a mess. No shade without them. Grounds are largely in disarray. Also washers are top load agitator type. There are many positives though that will bring us back. It is largely a quiet small campground. It is very reasonably priced and is very dog friendly. There are several places to walk the dogs on leash and off within either walking distance or a short drive to the Colville national forest. Management is really friendly and flexible to changing needs. And they do not require payment until you show up. This is a great spot for golfers as well as non golfers. Note the club has pickle ball courts for free use! Great little restaurant and bar on site too with very cheap drinks ($9 Moscow mule!)
Legend***All reviews below this and above this are for Crescent lake in the Olympic National Park (also beautiful), Not this Crescent lake in the Colville National Forest, which the map indicates.
This Campground is in the thick of the Colville National Forest, on the East side of Washington State. There are only three campsites, best for tents or very small campers, no your 40 foot RV will not fit.....They are not reserveable, fcfs. It is a free campground, 1 mile south of the Canadian border. The road in is narrow and has a bit of down hill slope. Each site is equipped with fire rings, bear boxes and picnic tables. There is one Vault toilet. Bring your own water as there is no access. There is also one bear proof trash can. The campground is up hill from the lake in thick of pines. Just up the road from Crescent lake is the Boundary Dam Vista House. It offers beautiful views of the Boundary Dam, The Canada Border and Beyond, The Pend Oreille River, The Selkirk Mountains, and more! Also close to Metaline Falls, where the 1997 Kevin Costner Film, The Postman, was filmed.
The lake was even clearer than the one on the west side, it is stocked with Rainbow trout, and it's super awesome to see where you are fishing. For being a roadside lake I was quite impressed. There are a very few, SMALL, pull offs on the small dirt road on the lake. At the end is a slightly larger area to turn around in, or park (please leave enough room to let others turn around) There is a rope swing, however, the lake is not deep enough at the moment to be able to swing. People do kayak and canoe. There is no room for your trailer. If it fits in or on your car, feel free to use your boat. Most importantly please, respect this area, it's beauty is unparalleled.
TravelerBased on visit in August of 2019. The lake had a pretty significant bloom of algae and a lot of mill weed at this time, but it was still a great visit.
The lake and surrounding area is gorgeous. If coming from the West I recommend taking Hwy 2 across the Cascades then take Hwy 21 north across the Columbia (via the free Keller Ferry) and all the way to the Lake. The whole stretch of Hwy 21 between the border and Columbia is one of the best in the PNW. Take Hwy 20 back from Republic for more splendor.
Decent-sized IGA for groceries, convenience stores, and a few restaurants in Republic nearby
This is a big campground on a big lake, but the three loops help to create three different experiences. We camped in #79, one of seven tent sites on the somewhat isolated lower loop. All of the sites on the lakeside of this loop are pretty large and nice. Save for a few trees there isn't a lot separating each site and all are visible from the lake, so not exactly private either. South of the park are cabins across the bay that you can see and hear. During the day there is a lot of activity on the water, including speedboats blasting Nickelback (it is close to Canada).
Over a little hill from the lower loop is swimming beach and day-use area. This area was pretty busy with locals as the temperatures hit 100 during our visit. The bathroom has pay showers, outlets, and was recently renovated. Plan your showers for the morning or evening.
The middle loop is on top of hill that has a wooded slope on the lakeside. There are two distinct areas here, one is literally a loop of sites on grass in classic WA State Parks fashion. The other section is series of 10 or so sites on the hillside and in the woods that you have to park and walk into. The sites were all different sizes and distances from each other. More privacy here, but there is a trail just above the shore that runs by many of them, so keep your shorts on.
The upper loop is the largest and has mix of RV and drive-up sites in a little valley ringed by walk-in sites on top of the hill. Note that from the sites in the valley you can't really see the lake but there are scattered trees to provide some shade. Not my cup of tea, but there is another shower area and a little store operated by the hosts that had ice, wood, and some frozen treats.
Back to our experience: the lower loop is on edge of a small bay and natural marshland. We had a clear view of an Osprey nest (see pictures) that the hillside trails goes right by.
In addition to the Ospreys we saw many birds drawn to the marsh and trees, several kinds of fish, turtles, and nutria in the water. In addition to a few red squirrels we also were visited by a tiny skunk who sauntered up through the reeds on the hillside to lick the griddle I left on the ground by our table (always clean up, folks). It left without incident, but I was glad we didn't have out dog with us or else things could have ended quickly.
In the area are hikes in the Kettle River Range, the Ferry County Rail Trail (which I want to check out next time), and numerous back roads to explore. Because of the heat we did some trips in the van up to the border, Ranald MacDonald State Park (smallest in the state), Swan Lake, the city of Curlew, and of course the ice cream serving establishments of Republic.
I wish the lake would have been more pleasant to be in, that's the only reason for the 4 star review. I'm not sure if it is like that every year, so I would contact the park office or check on social media to see.
LegendCampground Review:
https://www.seattle.gov/light/Boundary/recreation.asp
Usually I would stay away from campgrounds like Boundry Dam Campground, also known as Forebay Recreation Area. A Free Campground from the Seattle City Lights Project. This place was beautiful and I will be back.
While I didn't realize it until after I had set up camp, site #22 is the best in the campground and also one of three ADA sites. Since there were few others camping, I now see why it was available.They are unmarked and the only thing telling you this is on a board next to the bathrooms, Site 11,13 and 22 were mentioned as ADA on the board, however the entire campground is ADA accessible except the sites 1-4 which are very close together and tent only sites. The RV sites are also close together.
Site 22 is backed up to the forest, and the most private site in the campground, there is only 1 site next to you and both of these sites are walk in. You park and then carry your gear in. I found this strange for an ADA site. It isn't a far walk and it is very well paved.
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are large and small day use areas along the river side, unfortunately only sites 1-5 are on the water, the rest have a water view, but its more like a parking lot.
The bathrooms are updated, very clean, flush toilets. No showers. They have water spigots close to the sites and they have a lot of power. The landscape was too commercial, I would have preferred if they left the land as it was instead of adding bark chips and planting flowers. Its going to be difficult to keep those growing and maintained.
The fishing dock was also new, sturdy and a beautiful spot for pictures. I have heard, and if you see the reviews under this, there is a waterfall, about a mile away from the dock in the river. Unfortunately I don't have a vessel so was not able to see this first hand. The water was pretty warm, compared to other places in the area. Saw tons of kayaks head out from this point. The waterfall is accessible by water only at this point, however, they are building trailheads, with parking lots and restrooms on the Eastern ridge to provide viewpoints of the waterfall and canyon by 2020.
Cool fact, this is in the town of Metaline Falls, Washington. The Dam and the town are a features in the Kevin Costner film, The Postman.
There is also FREE Dam tours Thursday-Monday (so don't show up on a Tuesday like us!) They are offered at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm, I will be back very soon to take advantage of this. Its a Hydro Electric Dam and it goes through a Limestone cave!
Just up the Road is a Gardner Caves- Crawford State Park, Garner Caves offers tours of the cave at 10:00am,12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm. This tour you need a discover pass for. Again, I showed up on Monday evening and was unable to do the cave tour this time, however, I have done Gardner caves and that is super neat!
If you are exploring the upper side of Eastern Washington, or going to Canada, I highly recommend camping, boating and exploring this area.
Ranger Review: Grubstick Deluxe kit
https://grubstick.com/products/deluxe-kit
As a Ranger for the Dyrt, sometimes I get awesome camping gear, in exchange for a honest review. Today I am reviewing the Grubstick. The Grubstick is a pretty neat camping cook tool. It has a long extendable handle to keep you and yours safe. It also has along several attachments, so you can become a hit with the kids and really inventive with your camp recipes. This camp trip was an adventure and to keep it easy, we roasted some hot dogs for lunch on the second day.
First, I had the opportunity to get the starter kit and the Deluxe kit. Both pictured here. The Starter kit comes with a Handle, A grub cage (square cage for roasting smore's, fruit, or anything that will fit.) A fork to roast hotdog's and a release tool to open the cage. Its pretty basic but again, pretty great considering your options to cook on this are endless.
The deluxe kit comes with all of that plus, an extra handle, and additional fork, a burgcage, a Grub Pocket to make bacon cups, bread bowls, etc, A Grubtube for making breadsticks, and a bacon clip!
I feel like these are meant for quality food. The cheap hot dogs I had, split down the center seconds after exposing them to the fire, making it hard to turn the stick with out the hot dogs also turning, and trying to slide off the stick, so they were not getting evenly cooked. Again, not a testament to the Grubstick at all. I love the idea of it, it just didn't work right with the cheap hot dogs. I am super excited to try them in the future and use the other attachments. They shipped very quickly and they are made of high quality materials, They also came in great carry bags. I actually only brought the grubstick with me instead of my large bulky camp stove, while that would have been a nice idea, always bring a back up- in case there is a sudden torrential downpour that makes it so you cannot have a campfire.
All in all, very cool tool, I can see using these on family camp trips with the kids and making smores. Brats or polish sausage would work better than hot dogs on the fork.
RangerThis is for Crescent Lake in the NE corner of washington, not the one in the olympics(which is also a wonderful campground). This campground consists of 3 sites decked out with picnic tables, a fire pit, tent pad and bear boxes. There is a vault toilet close to all sites and a bear proof trash bin. There is no host, store, water, or other amenities, the perfect rustic getaway! It is run by the US Forest Service and is TOTALLY free!!! No pass or fee needed. It is just up the hill from the pristine small lake on the road to the Vista House. The vista house is a single room with windows overlooking the Pendorile river as it flows through Boundary Dam and into Canada. The Vista House hase mens and womens flush restrooms if you are camping here and need a bit of civilisation! It is 1 mile from a canadian border crossing yet gets very little traffic. The best feature of this campground is the gorgeous turquoise water in Crescent Lake. It is stocked seasonally with brown and rainbow trout. I have seen MANY turtles and frogs on the shores, as well as elk, deer, bald eagles and even a bear! The Boundary Dam is about 20 minutes away and offers free tours plus there are the Gardner Caves close to that, so there are always activities to do. This is a must see treasure of washington and I HIGHLY recommend at least visiting.
Dispersed camping options near Kettle Valley, Washington provide alternatives to established campgrounds for visitors seeking more solitude. The area sits within the Colville National Forest region at elevations ranging from 1,300 to 5,700 feet, creating varied camping conditions throughout the seasons. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that regularly drop below freezing, while summer months typically see daytime temperatures between 75-90°F.
Waterfall exploration: Douglas Falls Grange Park offers access to a 60-foot waterfall just a short walk from the camping area. "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," writes Quinn Z. about Douglas Falls Grange Park Campground.
Boating access: Launch directly from several campgrounds with dedicated boat ramps. "The kettle river is usually good for swimming and floating from the beginning of July until the end of August. Lots of bald eagles and other birds to watch," notes Scott B. about Kettle River Campground.
Historical tours: Explore remnants of towns submerged by the Columbia River dam project. "In the spring the levels of the lake are low and you can take several walking tours of the ruins. This is a quiet campground with not a ton of lake views in the spring," reports Andrea R. about Evans Campground.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area hosts diverse wildlife including eagles, deer, and various bird species. "Saw eagles and deer right from our site. The vaulted toilets made life easy and the camp host was beyond friendly and helpful," shares Tiffany A. about Douglas Falls Grange Park Campground.
Lakefront camping: Several sites offer direct water access for swimming and kayaking. "Nestled in the trees, this spot is wide open between sites (little privacy), but surrounded on three sides by water making. Expect warm temps in July (it reached 99F when we were here)," mentions Rachel A. about Kettle River Campground.
Off-season solitude: Visiting in spring or fall provides a quieter experience with reduced fees. "We had a campground all to ourselves in early April. It is full of birds and waterfowl. Rocky cliff side down to the lake. In April the water levels are low for flood control," notes Andrea R. about Marcus Island Campground.
Insect activity: Mosquitoes and bees can be abundant during summer months, especially near water. "Mosquitos were absolutely terrible. Literally swirling around us as we put up the tent," warns Cassandra C. about Kettle Falls Campground.
Water level variations: Lake Roosevelt's water levels fluctuate significantly throughout the year. "The river was down and we were told it is drawn down in February but back up to high levels first week of July," explains Mitchell F. about Kettle River Campground.
Campground popularity: Weekends can become crowded, especially during peak summer months. "Weekends very busy! Sites are all paved & most are small yet many RVs are huge (& people bring boats & large trucks) making driving thru loops hard on weekends," cautions Dave S. about Kettle Falls Campground.
Camp selection: Choose sites with adequate space between neighbors for noise considerations. "Clean bathrooms, no showers, fire pits, dispersed water spigots, limited access to the water for swimming. Busy, noise did calm down by 10 but be prepared for babies crying, dogs barking," advises Jeanna A. about Kettle Falls Campground.
Activities for children: Look for campgrounds with open play areas. "It is fairly spacious as far as the hiking and nature paths you can explore. The water is clean, can't really swim considering it's more of a creek, but you can get in and cool off," suggests christy about Douglas Falls Grange Park Campground.
Access to amenities: Some campgrounds offer essential facilities even in remote settings. "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)," describes Andrea R. about North Lake RV Park & Campground.
Site selection: Review site dimensions carefully before booking. "We squeezed our 30 foot trailer and truck into pull through site 11. The was a clean and stocked vault toilet on site. I had 2-3 bars on my Verizon phone," shares Mitchell F. about Kettle River Campground.
Seasonality concerns: Plan for seasonal changes that affect site accessibility. "The sites are small so parking a big rig will be a hassle. Overall, the Kettle Falls Campground is a great place to access the Upper Columbia River," notes Jack about Kettle Falls Campground.
Utility availability: Verify hookup options and prepare accordingly. "This was a clean and well maintained campground. Only 12 sites most of which are right off the bank of the Kettle River. In the off season there was no accessible water, there are bathrooms for summer, but vaults in off season," explains Mitchell F. about Kettle River Campground.
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