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The stream flows through low wooded mountains joining the South Fork to form Chewelah Creek. This stream flows into the Colville River. In addition to fishing, visitors also hunt, horseback ride and camp along the creek. There are approximately 8 miles of the North Fork located on NFS lands. There are also many tributaries to the North Fork that are fishable. There are dispersed camping sites that exist along the stream at various locations.
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information.
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Campfire in developed fire ring only
Fireworks are prohibited
Pets must be under voice command or on leash
OHV use allowed
Maximum length of stay: 14 days
Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Entire area is open year round. There are no fees. There are no facilities or services available with the exception of one vault toilet at Folsom Farm. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)
Cooks LakeCooks Lake is a small 11 acre lake which lies northeast of Usk, WA. It offers rainbow trout fishing opportunities. During dry summer months the lake level can significantly recede. There is easy access for launching a small boat. Several dispersed campsites and a concrete vault toilet are located at the southeast end of the lake.
Bear Creek @ Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge, east of Colville WA
Camping is allowed on a first come-first serve basis from April 14 through December 31. Established campgrounds have a vault toilet and metal fire rings.
No drinking water is available. Do not leave campfires unattended. High fire danger will cause campfire restrictions. Information will be posted in all campgrounds and at the Headquarters kiosk.
**Dispersed hunting camp sites are open from October 1 through December 31. These are primitive campsites with no amenities. Campsites must be within 50 feet of a dispersed campsite carsonite marker. Bury all human waste in a hole 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp or trails.
The stream flows through low wooded mountains joining the South Fork to form Chewelah Creek. This stream flows into the Colville River. In addition to fishing, visitors also hunt, horseback ride and camp along the creek. There are approximately 8 miles of the North Fork located on NFS lands. There are also many tributaries to the North Fork that are fishable. There are dispersed camping sites that exist along the stream at various locations.
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information.
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Campfire in developed fire ring only
Fireworks are prohibited
Pets must be under voice command or on leash
OHV use allowed
Maximum length of stay: 14 days
Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Entire area is open year round. There are no fees. There are no facilities or services available with the exception of one vault toilet at Folsom Farm. Both lakes have concrete boat launches maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (paid in advance parking permit from WDFW is required.)
Cooks LakeCooks Lake is a small 11 acre lake which lies northeast of Usk, WA. It offers rainbow trout fishing opportunities. During dry summer months the lake level can significantly recede. There is easy access for launching a small boat. Several dispersed campsites and a concrete vault toilet are located at the southeast end of the lake.
Bear Creek @ Little Pend Orielle Wildlife Refuge, east of Colville WA
Camping is allowed on a first come-first serve basis from April 14 through December 31. Established campgrounds have a vault toilet and metal fire rings.
No drinking water is available. Do not leave campfires unattended. High fire danger will cause campfire restrictions. Information will be posted in all campgrounds and at the Headquarters kiosk.
**Dispersed hunting camp sites are open from October 1 through December 31. These are primitive campsites with no amenities. Campsites must be within 50 feet of a dispersed campsite carsonite marker. Bury all human waste in a hole 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp or trails.
