Browns Lake Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBrowns Lake Campground
Located on the Newport Ranger District, Browns Lake Campground lies 25 miles northeast of Newport. This lake is nonmotorized, flyfishing only. Located within the campground is a historical cabin believed to have been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trailhead for Browns Lake Trail #320 is located near the boat ramp. • Browns Lake • Browns Lake Trail #320 Logging in the area may impact accessability.
Before you go
Season
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Camping: $27/single site • Extra vehicle: none • Day use: $10 • Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 • Day use: $52 Concessionaire Season Pass accepted. No other recreation passes honored.
Restrictions
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire ring only • Fireworks are prohibited • Pets must be on leash • OHV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days • Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times • Non-motorized lake use only
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