Accessible via rough forest roads, Thunder Creek Trailhead #526 provides primitive camping within Colville National Forest under US Forest Service management. The established campground enforces a no-pets policy, which distinguishes it from many forest service sites in the region. Road conditions require vehicles capable of handling uneven surfaces and potential obstacles.
The trailhead location suggests this site serves hikers and backcountry users rather than recreational vehicle campers. Campers can explore campgrounds near Colville National Forest for additional forest service options in the area.
Description
The first 2.2 miles of trail follows an old roadbed then enters the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Travel through stands of old-growth cedar and hemlock. Trail connects to Shedroof Cutoff Trail #511 and Shedroof Divide Trail #512 to create a 14-mile loop trail system. No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the Wilderness area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsThunder Creek Trailhead #526 is located in Washington near Metaline Falls
Public CampgroundDirections
From Metaline Falls, WA: Head northeast on Grandview St toward International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave for 49 feet. Turn right onto WA-31 N/International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Sullivan Lake Rd fo r4.8 miles. Turn left onto NF-22/Sullivan Creek Rd for 5.3 miles. Slight left onto NF-2220/Sullivan Creek Rd for 6.7 miles. Google map directions from Metaline Falls, WA From Ione, WA: Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop N for 174 feet. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto WA-31 S/S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop S continue to follow WA-31 S/International Selkirk Loop S for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Elizabeth Ave/Sullivan Lake Rd continue to follow Sullivan Lake Rd for 0.4 miles. Turn left to stay on Sullivan Lake Rd for 12.4 miles. Turn right onto NF-22/Sullivan Creek Rd for 5.3 miles. Slight left onto NF-2220/Sullivan Creek Rd for 6.7 miles. Google map directions from Ione, WA
Coordinates
48.90111105 N
117.08138955 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 32 min from Spokane, WA
- 2 hrs 39 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 4 hrs 16 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 14 min from Wenatchee, WA
