Forest Service · Idaho · Washington

Lake Gillette Campground

Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

Will your rig fit

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig: 50 ft
Sites: 14
Electric hookups: Not published
Pull-through sites: No
Paved access: Yes
Accessible sites: Not published
Driveway grade: Slight
Bear boxes: Not published
Campfires: Yes
Shade: Yes
Group sites: 6

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.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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About

Lake Gillette Campground

Camping sites are nice and spacious and close to facilities. Some are very private and others closer together, some have a view of the lake. Day use for trails and beach area are nice with picnic areas and lots of parking. Access to Rufus Trail #148 is near this campground. An amphitheatre is also close and can be reached by one of the many trails. This is a great family campground with plenty of things to do.

Practicalities

Before you go

Season

May 17 – October 27

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Camping: $29/single site • Camping: $58/double site • Extra vehicle: none • Day Use Fee: $10 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host. • Season Pass for Colville Only: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host. • Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.

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. • Campfire 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

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