Panhandle

Colville National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: CUSICK, WA, WA

Price: From $31 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Season: May through October

Panhandle Campground is set in a heavily forested area on the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington. This small campground offers sites with views of the river, plus a swimming area right along the campground.Canoeing and birding are popular activities. Small wetlands areas lie on the south end of the campground, attracting an abundance of birds.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

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

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

Panhandle is a well-maintained small campground on the Pend Oreille River in heavily forested northeast Washington, offering river views, a swimming area, and excellent fishing opportunities for bass and trout.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Belted Kingfisher, Bohemian Waxwing, American Goshawk, and Merriam's Turkey documented in the area

Insider tips for Panhandle: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Sites 6 and 7 are connecting spots with direct river access Small trails from the campground lead down to the river

Skip Panhandle if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to early morning road noise from trucks on the adjacent road. You require year-round availability—seasonal May through October only.

Best time to visit Panhandle: May-October — Seasonal operations period as verified.

Nearby campgrounds: South Skookum Lake (Hyrum, WA), Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA), Lake Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA), Luby Bay (PRIEST RIVER, ID).