Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: METALINE FALLS, WA, WA

Price: From $31 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop.This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gillette-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Gillette Campground offers 29 sites directly across from Lake Gillette with ample recreation including hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating. Google reviewers praise the friendly management, beautiful scenery, and access to water activities with nearby paddle board and canoe rentals.

Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Northern Rocky Mountains White-tailed Deer, American Red Squirrel, Cinnamon Teal, Swainson's Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, and Mallard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Gillette Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of the park Low bank access and boat launch available for water activities

Skip Gillette Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Gillette Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Lake Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA), Edgewater Campground (IONE, WA), Panhandle (CUSICK, WA), Noisy Creek (METALINE FALLS, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Gillette Campground

Cell signal at Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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METALINE FALLS, WA, WA★ 4.3 (29 reviews)From $31/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop.This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV55 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of the park

Low bank access and boat launch available for water activities

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Beaver, Northern Rocky Mountains White-tailed Deer, American Red Squirrel, Cinnamon Teal, Swainson's Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, and Mallard documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Gillette Campground cost per night?+
Gillette Campground costs $31 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Gillette Campground open?+
Gillette Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Gillette Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Gillette Campground?+
Gillette Campground can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Gillette Campground?+
Gillette Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Gillette Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Gillette Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Gillette Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Gillette Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$31 /night★ 4.3 (29)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Noisy Creek

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