H
Haley L.
Scout
ScoutCabela's Post Falls, ID
car camped at this location. parking lot is bright at night and highway noise was loud but it was a free place to sleep! they just ask that you check in at customer service before staying the night.
Camping near Usk, WA
240 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Search destinations
Add dates
The campground landscape near Usk, Washington features a mix of established sites and dispersed camping opportunities throughout the surrounding forests and lakeshores. South Skookum Lake Campground offers tent, RV, and glamping options with boat-in access, while Browns Lake Campground provides year-round camping with both tent and RV sites. Several dispersed camping areas like Cooks Lake and Cee Cee Ah Creek provide more primitive experiences. Developed facilities such as Thousand Trails Little Diamond and Eagles Landing RV Resort offer cabin accommodations and full hookups for those seeking more amenities.
Road conditions vary significantly when accessing campgrounds in the region, with many sites requiring travel on gravel or dirt roads. "A quick jaunt from Spokane out to Usk and the 20 minute skip up the road till it turned into a dusty trail," noted one visitor to Browns Lake Campground. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from Memorial Day through Labor Day, though some like Browns Lake and Eagles Landing RV Resort remain open year-round. Cell service is limited at most locations, particularly at more remote sites like Cooks Lake. Campers should be prepared for variable weather conditions, as temperatures can fluctuate significantly even during summer months.
Waterfront access represents a major draw for campers in the Usk area, with several campgrounds situated on small lakes that offer swimming and non-motorized boating opportunities. Several visitors mention the quiet, secluded nature of many sites, particularly at South Skookum Lake where campsites feel private due to thick tree coverage. Most developed campgrounds provide basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, while RV resorts offer full hookups and additional facilities. One camper at Skookum Creek Campground noted that "each site has a nice fire ring, large picnic table, and loads of elbow room." Wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant throughout the area, with hiking trails available at several campgrounds including a mile-long loop around South Skookum Lake that offers opportunities to observe local flora and fauna.
Best Campgrounds near Usk (240)
1. Thousand Trails Little Diamond
"The sites share electric and water, no sewer and are positioned oddly they are on the off side and in front by the road. Some 30and 50 amp just check the box."
"We had 3 spots all next to each other with plenty of room in between. Lots of activities for the kids and all around fun."
2. South Skookum Lake Campground
"We stayed outside number for which is close to the entrance. The beauty of being so close to it there is cell service so if you need to get in contact with anyone, it’s about a two minute walk."
"The lake was great for a swim and to play fetch with our dog. The place was nearly empty when we arrived so we got to pick what to our knowledge was the only non-tent site a slight view of the lake."
3. Pioneer Park
"Pioneer Park was not where we made our reservations but the original campground closed to to fallen trees in a wind storm. So, they moved us here and it wasn't too bad."
"Very informative Native American trail and a short walk to the river"
from $31 - $60 / night
Check Availability4. Browns Lake Campground
"Believing this dreamy lake to be, only a few minutes away from us along with our group of several friends, whom, to our unfortunate luck, had been here previously."
"I disperse camped at one of the sites outside of the main campground, it was really nice!"
5. Skookum Creek Campground
"We got the nice pull through near the end of the spots. It was level with a large flat picnic area overlooking the little creek. Paddled the creek a bit but can’t really get far."
"It's a relatively small loop campground along a creek, close to the Pend Oreille River. Gravel road, ideal for tent camping."
6. Eagles Landing RV Resort
"Pros: beautiful location, paved sites are awesome, sites are large, price is pretty cheap, fires allowed, beautiful club house, very friendly camp hosts. Mostly quiet location."
7. Cooks Lake
"We camped at Cooks Lake for two nights, this past Friday and Saturday. There were 4-5 camp sites at the main campground, well-separated and each with a fire pit."
"But so worth the drive for the beautiful shaded sites and the open Lakeview sites. Not alot of traffic comes through during the week."
8. Cee Cee Ah Creek
"Nearby campsites are far enough away that you have plenty of privacy. There is a creek that runs through this area, which is great for cooling off on hot days."
9. North Fork Chewelah Creek
"I updated the location here on The Dyrt app. The exact address is 3399 Sand Canyon Rd, Chewelah, WA. There are at least 10 dispersed fire rings. Many of the sites have direct access to the creek."
"Awesome spot, next to the water, pretty easy to get to. Saw some folks but not after dark and only at a distance. Very few bugs."
10. Riley Creek Campground
"Today I check out a great little campground/recreation area on Lake Pend Oreille( locally pronounced Pond Array")."
"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 !!"
from $40 - $75 / night
Check Availability
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Spokane, WA
- 1 hr 7 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 44 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 29 min from Wenatchee, WA
Recent Camping Photos near Usk, WA
210 Photos of 240 Usk Campgrounds • uploaded by The Dyrt campers
Cooks Lake
Cee Cee Ah Creek
South Skookum Lake Campground
Browns Lake Campground
Marshall Lake Resort - Permanently Closed
Colville National Forest Panhandle Campground
Old American Kampground - KM Resorts
North Fork Chewelah Creek
Albeni Cove
priest lake dispersed campingD
Dickensheet Campground — Priest Lake State Park
Priest River
Recent Reviews near Usk, WA
879 Reviews of 240 Usk Campgrounds
- RRandall M.Scout
Tamarack RV Park And Vacation Cabins
Right in the middle of civilization, and packed in, but very nice. Nice trees, nice facilities, well maintained. Families are here, well behaved. Booked online. The owner noticed us and introduced himself. Will use again when I want the amenities.
Aaron S.
RangerNorthern Quest RV Resort
Luxury Turf, Spotless Grounds, and Ultimate Convenience in Airway Heights,
Reviewed by: The Crew at Hitched4fun.com
If you are traveling through the Inland Northwest along the Interstate 90 or US-2 corridors on your way to or from Glacier National Park, Northern Quest RV Resort in Airway Heights (just west of Spokane) is a premier place to pull in. We stopped here along our route, and it immediately stood out as one of the cleanest, most manicured RV resorts we’ve stayed at.
Site Quality and Resort Atmosphere
The standard of maintenance across this entire property is top-tier:
- Lush Turf at Every Site: One of the first things you notice is the beautiful, vibrant green turf surrounding every single campsite. It makes stepping out of your RV feel clean and comfortable, keeping dirt and dust out of your rig.
- Immaculate Grounds: The roads, pads, and common areas are thoroughly maintained. The layouts offer plenty of breathing room, making it easy to settle in without feeling crammed against your neighbors.
- Peace and Quiet: Despite being part of a full-scale resort and casino property, the RV park itself is remarkably quiet, calm, and secure at night.
Resort Perks and Casino Shuttle
You get all the conveniences of a luxury resort without having to unhook your tow vehicle to go explore:
- Free Casino Shuttle: The park offers a complimentary shuttle service that picks you up right in the RV resort and drops you off at Northern Quest Resort& Casino for dining, entertainment, or gaming, then brings you right back to your rig.
- Effortless Resupply & Fuel: Fueling a big rig is completely stress-free here. There is a large fuel station situated right next door, plus a convenient Maverik gas station just about a block away. Having multiple high-clearance fueling options right off the property makes morning departures quick and painless.
The Hitched4fun Verdict
Northern Quest RV Resort strikes the perfect balance between high-end RV resort luxury and effortless road-trip practicality. Between the pristine green grass pads, spotless grounds, ultra-convenient fueling, and complimentary casino shuttle, it takes all the friction out of a travel day. It is an outstanding stopover for big rigs and road-trippers alike, and our crew would gladly stay here again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars— Highly Recommended by the Hitched4fun.com crew!
Amy W.
Legendgypsy meadows horse camp
Large field, lots of poop
Large open field after you are on a fire road for about an hour. Looks like it is used as a horse camp due to all the horse poop everywhere.
Lots of flying insects.
No toilets or trash available.
Decent enough starlink.
Use the bear lockers provided. Its grizzly country
- Amy W.Legend
johns creek camping area
Peaceful and alone
Nice little camping area with 6 spots total. No one else around. Pit toilet by site 4. Site 5 & 6 are off together. No bug issue
- jjason P.Scout
Genesis Mountain Farm
N idaho at its best
This location has RV parking in the field near the road, yurts on the mountain top, hot tub and sauna at the main house. Farm to table Dinners and breakfast available. Also rooms if you prefer. Almost 40 acres with a large hydroponic greenhouse to explore. Lots of farm animals. Would stop here again!
Sehvanna S.
TravelerNorth Spokane RV Campground
Clean and convenient
I've been staying here for about a week. It's very clean and well kept. The neighbors all seem to keep to themselves. Not a lot of shade but there are trees around the outside of the park. Getting in and out of the camping spots is very easy. We have full hook ups and WiFi is included along with water but you do get charged for electricity. Long term camping requires a background check but it's the best rate for such amenities. (My winter rate is 636 for 28 days). The only complaint I have is the noise. There is a lot of road noise throughout the day and a lot of the night. This isn't really the park's fault though, Spokane is noisy.
- RRob S.
GuideCoeur d'Alene RV Resort
A bit of road noise
Nice enough and well maintained park. Probably 1/3 - 1/2 of park appear to be full time residents. Sites are close with gravel for RV and a cement pad with a picnic table at each one. Combination of pull thru's and back-ins. Good power and water pressure, sewer hookups can be a bit challenging depending upon the tree roots and the adapters you have. Large shower and laundry facility. Pool is inside with a spa tub - neither are huge. Friendly staff and conveniently located just off of I-90. Good Wi-Fi and cell service, but no cable TV.
- EElise F.Guide
Tamarack RV Park And Vacation Cabins
Well kept except campsites are close
The only reason I’m not giving it a 5 star is because it’s a high density campground. There are some nice features like a community grilling area and laundry. Plenty of showers and bathrooms and they were clean. There is a small patch of grass between each site and a picnic table for each site. The sites and roads are asphalt. Our site was level. Very clean campground.
Guide to Usk
Camping near Usk, Washington occurs at elevations between 2,000-2,500 feet, creating relatively cool evenings even during summer months. The region sits within the Colville National Forest with campgrounds scattered around several small lakes and creek systems. Most dispersed camping areas require travel on Forest Service roads that become increasingly primitive the further from Highway 20 you venture.
What to do
Fly fishing opportunities: Browns Lake Campground offers a dedicated fly-fishing-only lake with favorable conditions for beginners and experienced anglers. "Great little lake to get away to and camp. Fly fishing only, quiet and great for kayaking. Nice trail along lake to a grove of old growth trees," reports one visitor to Browns Lake Campground.
Hiking trails: A mile-long loop trail circles South Skookum Lake providing access to wildlife viewing areas. "The lake loop takes about 45 minutes to complete," according to a camper at South Skookum Lake Campground. Another visitor noted, "There is a nice trail that goes around the lake where you will see a variety of wildlife."
Swimming access: During summer months, water temperatures at Cooks Lake reach comfortable levels for swimming. "The water was warm and we swam all day. Bats at night, and the stars!!" shared one camper. The beach areas tend to be narrow with a mix of dirt and rock shorelines rather than sand.
What campers like
Campsite privacy: Many campsites offer substantial separation between sites with natural barriers. At Skookum Creek Campground, a visitor observed that "each site has loads of elbow room" and another noted "nice spots spaced quite far apart." This privacy extends to most of the established campgrounds in the region.
Night sky viewing: The remote location creates excellent stargazing conditions with minimal light pollution. One camper at Cooks Lake described their experience: "The early mornings on the lake were worth it. The mist rising and the vast, green mountains, right in front of you! Birds everywhere, woodpeckers in the birch trees and killdeer darting down to the water."
Clean facilities: Despite their remote locations, many campgrounds maintain well-kept vault toilets. At Pioneer Park, "Bathrooms were very clean and drinking water is available," according to one visitor, while another noted that "several vault toilets on site were very clean."
What you should know
Road conditions: Access to many campgrounds requires travel on increasingly primitive roads. A visitor to Cee Cee Ah Creek mentioned, "Nearby campsites are far enough away that you have plenty of privacy," but getting there requires navigating forest service roads. Another camper described their journey to Cooks Lake: "The road to get there was approx six miles of gravel winding single lane road. But so worth the drive."
Bear country precautions: All camping areas in this region require proper food storage. "It is bear county so be sure to bring bear proof containers although it was so hot when we went that the wildlife was hiding out," advised one Cooks Lake visitor. Most established campgrounds have bear-resistant trash receptacles.
Limited cell service: Connectivity drops significantly at most camping areas around Usk. One visitor to Browns Lake mentioned the need to bring all supplies since there's "no water, so bring your own" and no cell service to coordinate last-minute needs. Plan accordingly with offline maps and emergency communication alternatives.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Families with younger children may prefer Thousand Trails Little Diamond where "if you are camping with kids the spots closer to the playground equipment are perfect," according to one visitor. Another noted, "The campground has daily activities if you want to keep busy or keep the kids busy."
Swimming safety: Lake shorelines in the area typically have gradual entry points but rocky bottoms. At Pioneer Park, one visitor mentioned, "The beach is good but not great," indicating families should bring water shoes. Most lakes in the area have no lifeguards.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife spotting chances. One camper at Pioneer Park reported "Mama deer and two fawns visited our site. River is nearby with a rocky beach but nice. We even saw a bald eagle."
Tips from RVers
Site size limitations: Most forest service campgrounds accommodate smaller RVs but have tight access roads. A visitor to Pioneer Park noted their experience: "Sites large enough to accommodate our 31 foot Toy Hauler," while another camper mentioned, "less than a dozen sites for bigger rigs. Not all sites are level."
Hookup availability: Full hookups are limited to private RV parks like Eagles Landing RV Resort. "Hookups are on the wrong side at most of the sites," reported one RVer at Eagles Landing. Plan for dry camping at most forest service locations.
Leveling requirements: Prepare with leveling blocks as most natural sites have some slope. At Browns Lake Campground, the sites are described as "generous sized" but visitors should note that forest service campgrounds typically don't offer the graded pads found at private resorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping options are available in Usk, Washington?
What camping options are available in Usk, Washington?
Usk and the surrounding area offer diverse camping experiences. Eagles Landing RV Resort near Cusick provides full-service RV sites with water hookups and big rig accessibility. For a more rustic experience, Kalispel RV Resort offers another option in the area. Primitive camping can be found at several nearby forest service sites, including Skookum Creek Campground with basic amenities like vault toilets. The region also features dispersed camping opportunities in the Colville National Forest, where you'll need to pack in your own supplies and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Where is Usk Washington located and how do I get to camping areas there?
Where is Usk Washington located and how do I get to camping areas there?
Usk is located in northeastern Washington's Pend Oreille County, approximately 70 miles north of Spokane along Highway 20. To reach local camping areas, follow Highway 20 north from Spokane through Newport. Pend Oreille County Park is accessible from this main highway. For camping in the Colville National Forest, including Crescent Lake Campground, take forest service roads that branch off Highway 20. Many camping areas in this region require navigation on dirt or gravel roads, so having a map and possibly a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, especially for more remote sites.
What amenities are available at North Skookum Lake Campground near Usk?
What amenities are available at North Skookum Lake Campground near Usk?
While specific reviews for North Skookum Lake Campground are limited, we can infer amenities based on nearby South Skookum Lake Campground. The North campground likely features vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. There's probably a hiking trail around the lake similar to the 1.5-mile loop at South Skookum. Basic amenities but no hookups make this suitable for tent camping and smaller RVs. Cell service may be available near the entrance but limited throughout the campground. The area offers fishing opportunities and peaceful forest surroundings. Pack in your own water as potable water is not likely available on site.
Keep Exploring