Kettle River Campground, near Kettle Falls, Washington, is a charming spot within the [Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area](https://thedyrt.com/camping/washington/near/lake-roosevelt-national-recreation-area), perfect for those who appreciate a bit of nature without the frills. With only 12 sites, many right by the riverbank, it offers a cozy atmosphere where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground is all about simplicity and natural beauty. Visitors have praised the clean, well-maintained vault toilets and the friendly vibe of the place. One camper noted, “This was a clean and well-maintained campground,” highlighting the effort put into keeping the area tidy. You can expect to find fire rings at each site, making it easy to gather around for some evening stories and s'mores.

If you're into water activities, the Kettle River is a big draw, especially for swimming and floating during the summer months. The surrounding area is also great for mountain biking and paddleboarding, so there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the water and trails. Just keep in mind that access to the water is mainly from the boat launch, so plan accordingly.

While the sites are spaced out enough to give you some privacy, the overall atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, Kettle River Campground is a solid choice for a peaceful getaway in the heart of nature.

## Overview

 Kettle River is a shady campground on the banks of the Kettle River. Most of the sites are on the shoreline and have beautiful views of the Kettle River and surrounding landscape. Kettle River does not have a boat launch but does have a courtesy dock. This campground is a great place for birding, with a variety of waterfowl and raptors seen in the area. Kettle River Campground is typically quiet and doesnt often fill. 
## Recreation

 Kettle River Campground is popular with families to camp. They can easily access the Kettle River for shoreline fishing or birding. 
## Facilities

 Kettle River Campground is a reservation only campground with 13 sites. There are picnic tables, fire pits, and water access located within the facility. 
## Natural Features

 Kettle River Campground provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kettle River, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about 7.4 miles south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby. 
## Charges & Cancellations

 All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Kettle River Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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Beautiful river waters and some sandy beaches.  The kettle river is usually good for swimming and floating from the beginning of July until the end of August.  Lots of bald eagles and other birds to watch. n

The Kettle River

Seems much like a lot of the campgrounds in the Colville National Forest. Really quiet, there was nobody there but us! Vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings at every site! The wildlife viewing is always nice. Bring binoculars! $9 in the off season and $18 in the regular season. So worth it depending on how many people are there in the summer. 

Super small. Doesn't get much use

Nestled in the trees, this spot is wide open between sites (little privacy), but surrounded on three sides by water making.  Expect warm temps in July (it reached 99F when we were here).

Serene water surroundings

Nice location geographically.  Site #6 is especially wanted.  Great mountain biking and paddleboarding area.

Pretty river campground 

We stayed here with our 21’ travel trailer. There are no hookups so we brought a our generator and made sure we had a full tank of water. 
The sites were far enough apart to provide some sense of separation, which we liked.
The paved parking was quite small for the “max vehicle length” rating. This left us using every in of pavement we had. 
Access to the water is limited to the boat launch and there isn’t much of a water play area. 
The little store at the boat launch was nice, and the person working there was friendly.
We also, utilized the free event dump on our way out, which was convenient located. 

Dispersed Sites

This was a clean and well maintained campground.  Only 12 sites most of which are right off the bank of the Kettle River. There was some space between most of the sites. We squeezed our 30 foot trailer and truck into pull through site 11. The was a clean and stocked vault tiolet on site.  I had 2-3 bars on my Verizon phone. Slow but good enough to check email and search local info. The river was down and we were told it is drawn down in Febraury but back up to high levels first week of July. Beautiful area.

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