Noisy Creek

Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: METALINE FALLS, WA, WA

Price: From $31 per night

Price range: $31–$120 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (51 reviews)

Season: May through October

Noisy Creek Campground is located at the south end of Sullivan Lake. The campground is a perfect getaway just 20 miles from the US-Canada border. Campsites are set back from the lake.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Noisy Creek Campground offers a scenic getaway at the south end of Sullivan Lake with excellent recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming. Campers praise the huge, well-maintained spaces and attentive camp host presence.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, Canada Lynx present in area — use bear lockers and practice food safety

Insider tips for Noisy Creek: Bear lockers and potable water are very close to campsites Book early — this is a popular federal campground Camp host regularly patrols the grounds for safety and maintenance

Skip Noisy Creek if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want shower facilities — bathrooms are standard vault toilets with no showers. You prefer walking distance to the lake — campsites are set back from the lake.

Best time to visit Noisy Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: East Sullivan (METALINE FALLS, WA), West Sullivan (METALINE FALLS, WA), Edgewater Campground (IONE, WA), Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Noisy Creek

Cell signal at Noisy Creek (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★ 4.4 (51 reviews)From $31/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Noisy Creek Campground is located at the south end of Sullivan Lake. The campground is a perfect getaway just 20 miles from the US-Canada border. Campsites are set back from the lake.

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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 RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites11 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 — most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You want shower facilities — bathrooms are standard vault toilets with no showers✕ You prefer walking distance to the lake — campsites are set back from the lake

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bear lockers and potable water are very close to campsites

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Camp host regularly patrols the grounds for safety and maintenance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months 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: Grizzly Bear, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, Canada Lynx present in area — use bear lockers and practice food safety

Location

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Getting there →

Campground is located ninety miles north of Spokane, Washington. From the junction of State Highway 20, take Highway 31 north for three miles to the junction of the Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345Follow the Sullivan Lake Road for 8 miles to the campground entrance. The campground is located at the south end of Sullivan Lake.

Campground entrance

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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 Noisy Creek cost per night?+
Noisy Creek costs $31–$120 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Noisy Creek open?+
Noisy Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Noisy Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Noisy Creek?+
Noisy Creek can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Noisy Creek?+
Noisy Creek 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 Noisy Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Noisy Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Noisy Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Noisy Creek 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★ 4.4 (51)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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