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Best Tent Camping near Northport, WA

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Tent campsites in the Colville National Forest region surrounding Northport, Washington feature several secluded options for primitive camping experiences. Crescent Lake Campground offers free, rustic tent camping with just three sites equipped with bear boxes, picnic tables, and fire rings. Located approximately one mile south of the Canadian border, this campground provides access to a pristine turquoise lake popular for trout fishing. Mountain Refuge Ranch offers an alternative with three reservable tent sites that include more amenities than typical forest service campgrounds.

Tent campers should prepare for minimal facilities at most locations. The Crescent Lake sites sit in thick pine forest rather than directly on the water, with one vault toilet serving all campsites. No drinking water is available at most primitive tent areas, requiring visitors to bring their own supplies. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, with bans often implemented during dry summer months. Bear boxes are provided at some locations like Crescent Lake, indicating active wildlife in the region. One camper noted that "if it fits in or on your car, feel free to use your boat" at Crescent Lake, as the small roadside lake has limited launching areas unsuitable for trailers.

Sites throughout the region offer varying levels of privacy and natural features. Flodelle Creek Campground provides free tent camping for Washington Discover Pass holders, with campsites spaced for good privacy. A camper described it as "beautiful in the trees, each site has good privacy from the others." Most tent campgrounds remain uncrowded outside peak summer weekends, particularly those requiring longer drives on forest service roads. Sullivan Creek offers tent sites approximately 150 yards from the road with direct creek access, fire rings, and bear boxes. Davis Lake Campground provides no-motor-boat tent camping in a higher elevation setting, though access requires navigating "45 minutes on a windy dirt road" according to visitor reports.

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  • J
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Navigation Campground

    Very quiet

    Not accessible by car, and takes a couple of hours to hike to it, but well worth it for the solitude once you’re there. While all the drive-up sites on lower Priest Lake were full there was no one at Navigation! (Literally NO ONE)

    A few rocky beaches with boat access. A vault toilet, a few picnic tables and fire rings, but lots of space among the trees to set up camp.

    It took a little over two hours to hike in from Beaver Creek campground. Plowboy campground is about at the halfway point.

    No water available.

    I hiked in and had the place to myself.

  • 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.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Crescent Lake Campground

    The Real Crescent lake

    ***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.

  • Douglas S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Crescent Lake Campground

    My favorite lake in Washington plus free camping.

    This 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.

  • Douglas S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Noisy Creek

    Large campground on Sullivan Lake

    Noisy Creek is a large campground on Sullivan Lake's south side. It Is run by the U.S. Forest Service so provides lots of amenities. Some of these include a dock, boatlaunch, Day use facilities, trash pickup/bear bins, water, and vault toilets. The site says it has nineteen campsites, but I swear there were many more than that plus 4-5 group sites on the group side. The pricing is as follows: Single site:$20 Extra vehicle:$10 Day use:$5 The camp host had firewood for sale at$8, which is good because you are 20-30 min from the nearest small town. Be aware you are in bear country here so camp appropriately. Bear Boxes are provided in site as well as fire pits, picnic tables and tent pads. The sites are spacious and fairly separated also. With a quick walk to the lake it is a great summer spot to take the family! If I am not camping in the dispersed sites on the north side of the lake I am here. Overall a great campground you should check out!

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

    North Gorge Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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    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

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    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.

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Plowboy Campground

    Remote, Primative

    No car access which makes it much quieter and less used. I was there on a hot July weekday and there were only two parties camping, both which had come by canoe. There is a Vault toilet. There are a few picnic tables, and a few fire rings down on the lakeshore, but lots of sites in addition to the developed sites scattered in the trees. No running water. A beautiful, easy trail to hike in to the campground which took about an hour from the trailhead.

  • B
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Boundary Dam Campground

    Great for RV's, Cramped for Tents.

    This campground seems to be designed for and attract mostly RV campers with boats since there is a boat launch at this facility. There are only 6 small tent camping spots right next to the dam's bright lights. The tent sites are VERY close together so there is a lack of privacy and only 1 tent spot per site. Campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. We noticed that the campground sprinklers come on in the morning and spray the tent sites so beware of where you place your tent. There is a potable water spigot next to where the tent site parking is but the bathrooms are a little bit of a walk. We didn't see any staffing while we were there but the bathrooms, which had flushable toilets and handwashing sinks, were well maintained. There is a picnic shelter area and rocky shore area you can hang out on. Pee Wee Falls is a short paddle (1/4 mile?) around the right side bend from the boat launch area. We went Labor Day weekend and we were the only tent campers the first night (Friday) and then a single tent camper showed up the next day. The RV sites were packed full when we arrived very late Friday night. We had a great stay since we were one of the only tent campers and it's a free campground with all the basic amenities we needed to be comfortable.

  • c
    Aug. 3, 2018

    Crescent Lake Campground

    Fairytale

    The campground is first come first serve “walk in” sites. No showers, has flush toilets and running water. No electricity at our site, but we had a fairytale view of the forest overlooking the lake.

Guide to Northport

Tent camping near Northport, Washington offers a serene escape into nature, with several well-reviewed campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

Tent campers should check out Crescent Lake

  • The stunning turquoise waters of Crescent Lake Campground are stocked with trout, making it a prime fishing destination.
  • Nearby, the Boundary Dam Vista House provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, just a short drive from Crescent Lake Campground.
  • Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to spot elk, deer, and bald eagles around Crescent Lake Campground.

Local activities for tent campers

  • Enjoy swimming and fishing at Davis Lake Campground, where motor boats are not allowed, ensuring a peaceful environment.
  • Explore the hiking trails near Little Twin Lakes Campground for a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
  • For a unique experience, visit the Gardner Caves near Davis Lake Campground for guided tours that showcase the region's geological wonders.

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