Swan Lake Kitchen

Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Republic, WA, WA

Price: From $55 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

A variety of activities await visitors at the open air Swan Lake Kitchen. Located within the Swan Lake Campground, the group site is situated on a large, flat open space near the beach. The kitchen itself is located up the hill from the beach in the trees.

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/swan-lake-kitchen to be notified when sites open up.

Swan Lake Kitchen offers a beautiful lakeside setting with excellent hiking and water activities, including a well-maintained beach area and scenic Swan Butte trail. Campers praise the quiet atmosphere, maintained road access, and versatile group kitchen facility with its own parking and fire pit.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Common Loon, and Ruffed Grouse present in area. Bring bug spray and watch for free-roaming cattle.

Insider tips for Swan Lake Kitchen: Swan Butte trail is a must-do but strenuous — allow extra time Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Pack insect repellent due to bug activity in the area

Skip Swan Lake Kitchen if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Prefer solitude outside peak season — book well in advance.

Best time to visit Swan Lake Kitchen: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Snow Peak Cabin (Republic, WA), Bonaparte Lake Campground (Tonasket, WA), Lost Lake Group Unit (TONASKET, WA), Gifford Group Site (Davenport, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Swan Lake Kitchen

Cell signal at Swan Lake Kitchen (Republic, 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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Republic, WA, WA★ 4.8 (4 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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A variety of activities await visitors at the open air Swan Lake Kitchen. Located within the Swan Lake Campground, the group site is situated on a large, flat open space near the beach. The kitchen itself is located up the hill from the beach in the trees.

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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 RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
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:✕ Need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ Prefer solitude outside peak season — book well in advance

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Swan Butte trail is a must-do but strenuous

allow extra time

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Pack insect repellent due to bug activity in the area

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: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Common Loon, and Ruffed Grouse present in area. Bring bug spray and watch for free-roaming cattle.

Location

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Getting there →

From Seattle take Highway 2 east to Wenatchee, Highway 97 north to Tonasket, then Highway 20 east to Republic. From Republic take Highway 21 south seven miles to paved Forest Road 53 (Scatter Creek). Travel on FR 53 approximately seven miles to the entrance of Swan Lake Campground. The kitchen area is located at the far end of the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Swan Lake Kitchen cost per night?+
Swan Lake Kitchen costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Swan Lake Kitchen open?+
Swan Lake Kitchen is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Swan Lake Kitchen have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Swan Lake Kitchen?+
Swan Lake Kitchen can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Swan Lake Kitchen?+
Swan Lake Kitchen 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 Swan Lake Kitchen?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Swan Lake Kitchen is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Swan Lake Kitchen open, and what are check-in times?+
Swan Lake Kitchen is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$55 /night★ 4.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Snow Peak Cabin

Republic, WA

From $55/night

Bonaparte Lake Campground

Tonasket, WA

From $20/night

Lost Lake Group Unit

TONASKET, WA

From $75/night

Gifford Group Site

Davenport, WA

From $20/night

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