Lake Gillette Campground
Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: METALINE FALLS, 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
Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing.Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs.Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148.
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/lake-gillette-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lake Gillette offers excellent boating, fishing, and swimming access with 14 campsites on the east shore. Google reviewers praise the friendly management, paddle board rentals, and beautiful scenery with connections to multiple lakes.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, American Red Squirrel, Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, Swainson's Thrush, and Cedar Waxwing documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lake Gillette Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at sites Access paddle boards and canoes for rent on-site for lake recreation
Skip Lake Gillette Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 14 sites available.
Best time to visit Lake Gillette Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA), Edgewater Campground (IONE, WA), Panhandle (CUSICK, WA), Noisy Creek (METALINE FALLS, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Gillette Campground
Cell signal at Lake 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.
Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing.Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs.Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at sites
Access paddle boards and canoes for rent on-site for lake recreation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Colville, WA: Head north on N Maple St toward E 2nd Ave for 0.1 miles. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave Continue to follow WA-20 E for 24.5 miles. Turn right onto NF-200/Pendoreille Lake Rd for 0.4 miles. Turn left and continue for 236 feet. Destination will be on the right.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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