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Lake Gillette Campground

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Lake Gillette Campground, near Metaline Falls, Washington, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. Set within the stunning Colville National Forest, this campground offers a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful views and a clear, warm lake perfect for swimming.

The sites here are spacious, allowing for multiple tents and even room for your furry friends. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets, and the convenience of having a store nearby for any essentials you might forget. As one happy camper noted, “The lake was clear, beautiful and warm! We spent hours floating around enjoying the views.”

If you’re into outdoor activities, you’re in luck. The campground is just a short walk from the lake, where you can swim or rent boats for a fun day on the water. Plus, there are nearby trails for hiking and mountain biking, making it easy to explore the surrounding beauty. Just keep in mind that if you like to sleep in, the early risers on dirt bikes might wake you up!

With its friendly vibe and access to both water and trails, Lake Gillette Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Whether you’re here to relax by the lake or hit the trails, you’ll find plenty to enjoy.

Description

US Forest Service

Colville National Forest

Overview

Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack.

Recreation

Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park.

Natural Features

This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.

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Location

Lake Gillette Campground is located in Washington

Directions

From Colville, WA: Head east on Hwy. 20 for approximately 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.

Address

12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10
Metaline falls, WA 99153

Coordinates

48.6125 N
117.5341667 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump

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Drive Time

1 hr 44 min from Spokane
1 hr 52 min from Coeur d'Alene
3 hrs 28 min from Lewiston
4 hrs from Wenatchee

Ginger M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020

Well maintained, super chill

When we arrived we were surprised to have a double site which gave us more than enough space to set up 3 tents and an extra for the dogs. The lake was clear, beautiful and warm! We spend hours floating around enjoying the views. The folks at The Beaver Lodge just outside of the site were friendly and helpful if you need any basics you forgot. The vault toilets were maintained twice a day all days we were there. Overall, fantastic experience!

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Jared D.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2020

Good layout close to lake

Only three first come first served sites here. Busy place midweek in July. The campsites have okay privacy. Mostly shaded with water/bathrooms and trash cans not too far away. The lake is only about a two minute walk from any site. Great swimming spot and nice shaded beach with grass. The Beaver Lodge store is about a 15 minute walk in case you forget something or want to buy some short order style food.

Wyatt B.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Great place

Had a blast nice clean sites good healthy trout

Myresa J.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Beautiful area

The colville national forest. Need I say more. Beautiful views. Lake has store to rent toys to play on lake. We had a great time playing in a row boat all day for a decent price. We had water access from our campsite. But also a beach within walking distance.

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hillary K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2018

If you love ORV trails..

Lake Gillette is one of the many bodies of water along Highway 20, two hours north of Spokane, WA. Lake Gillette offers a public use boat ramp and small beach area and dock, with the campground along the east shore of the lake.

This was our first time at the campground, so we had not done any research on the surrounding trail system other than MTB/hiking. There happens to be a large ORV trail system that runs next to the campground and around the surrounding lakes/campgrounds. We didn’t mind the noise since we were out for a few hours each day on our mountain bikes/hiking, but we didn’t realize that dirt bike/ATV riders like to be up early and hit the trails! So if you prefer to sleep past 7am you may not enjoy this campsite...

One of the days we took the short drive north to Frater/Leo Lake trail system with our mountain bikes. The second day we decided to hike Springboard Trail which is accessible via the other loop of the campground.

We were able to reserve a site on Recreation.gov, but didn’t know it was a group site until we got to the campground. We never saw the campground manager so we assumed nobody cared it was only the two of us! The campsites were well shaded with plenty of space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Lake Gillette Campground?

Lake Gillette Campground allows vehicles up to 55 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lake Gillette Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Gillette Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Gillette Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Lake Gillette Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Lake Gillette Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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