Water enthusiasts can access Waitts Lake directly from Silver Beach Resort, which operates seasonally from mid-April through October along Highway 12 in Valley, Washington. The campground accommodates RVs up to 35 feet with full hookups and offers multiple access options including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in sites.
Site density varies significantly across the property. While some spots pack RVs closely together, double sites like 35 A+B provide more space for larger groups. Most campsites sit approximately 50 feet back from the water, with parking areas positioned closer to the lake. The reservoir supplies water to Yakima Valley agriculture, so water levels drop throughout the summer season.
Military aircraft from the nearby flight path create periodic noise as F-18 Growlers pass through the canyon at low elevation. Cell service remains unavailable throughout most of the campground, though WiFi reaches the motel area. Russ H. notes "There's a store, restaurant, beach area, and lots of hiking in the area."
The resort includes on-site dining and a coffee stand alongside standard campground amenities. Geese frequent the grounds, particularly near waterfront areas. Campers seeking a quieter lakeside experience might consider Waitts Lake Resort and Cabins just west of the area.
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSilver Beach Resort is located in Washington near Chewelah
Directions
From US 395 (between MP 198 & 199): Go 2-8/10 mi N to Hwy 231, then 3-1/2 mi W on Hwy 231, then 3-1/2 mi N on Waitts Lake S Rd.
Coordinates
48.19155483 N
117.78905936 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Spokane, WA
- 1 hr 26 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 46 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 25 min from Wenatchee, WA









