Edgewater Campground
Colville National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: IONE, WA, WA
Price: From $31 per night
Price range: $31–$62 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and fishing. The picturesque area, surrounded by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir, boasts views of the Selkirk Mountains.Trout and bass fishing is great for avid anglers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/edgewater-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Edgewater Campground sits on the scenic Pend Oreille River in Colville National Forest with excellent fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. Campers consistently praise the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and 24/7 camp host presence.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Common Goldeneye, Bighorn Sheep, White-tailed Deer, and Northern Alligator Lizards are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Edgewater Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites. Research individual site locations; some sites are notably smaller (sites 5 and 7) and tight for RVs. Drinking water spigots are located near restrooms; sites do not have individual water hookups.
Skip Edgewater Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You want large, spacious RV sites — many campsites are extremely small and tight..
Best time to visit Edgewater Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Noisy Creek (METALINE FALLS, WA), West Sullivan (METALINE FALLS, WA), East Sullivan (METALINE FALLS, WA), Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Edgewater Campground
Cell signal at Edgewater Campground (IONE, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and fishing. The picturesque area, surrounded by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir, boasts views of the Selkirk Mountains.Trout and bass fishing is great for avid anglers.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites.
Research individual site locations; some sites are notably smaller (sites 5 and 7) and tight for RVs.
Drinking water spigots are located near restrooms; sites do not have individual water hookups.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is located approximately 90 miles north of Spokane, WA. After crossing the Ione Bridge eastbound over the Pend Oreille River, look for the Edgewater Campground sign and immediately turn left. The campground is located 2 miles north of the bridge on Box Canyon Road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Colville National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Colville National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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