West Sullivan
Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: METALINE FALLS, WA, WA
Price: From $31 per night
Price range: $31–$60 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
West Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake and about five miles east of Metaline Falls in northeast Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and hiking.
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/west-sullivan to be notified when sites open up.
West Sullivan Campground offers crystal clear water, large well-separated sites, and excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking in the Sullivan Lake Basin. Google reviewers consistently praise its cleanliness, proximity to water, and beautiful natural setting with a 4.6/5 rating.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear, Mountain Lion, Gray Wolf, Canada Lynx, and American Black Bear have been documented within 8km. Birds include Song Sparrow, Common Merganser, Mountain Bluebird, and Ruffed Grouse.
Insider tips for West Sullivan: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Arrive on weekdays (Monday reported as having first-come availability) rather than weekends Fishing is most successful from a boat rather than shore
Skip West Sullivan if: You need water or sewer hookups—only select sites have electric, no water/sewer available. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 11 total sites.
Best time to visit West Sullivan: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. Monday-Thursday in July — Google reviews indicate higher availability mid-week, with weekends and holidays filling quickly.
Nearby campgrounds: East Sullivan (METALINE FALLS, WA), Noisy Creek (METALINE FALLS, WA), Edgewater Campground (IONE, WA), Gillette Campground (METALINE FALLS, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Sullivan
Cell signal at West Sullivan (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.
West Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake and about five miles east of Metaline Falls in northeast Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and hiking.
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 11 sites and high demand
Arrive on weekdays (Monday reported as having first-come availability) rather than weekends
Fishing is most successful from a boat rather than shore
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Google reviews indicate higher availability mid-week, with weekends and holidays filling quickly
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Campground is located 90 miles from Spokane. , From the junction of Highway 20, take Highway 31 north towards Ione for 3 miles.. About 1 mile south of Ione, turn onto the Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345). Travel 12 miles to the north end of Sullivan Lake. Campground is located across from the Ranger Station.
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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