Lake Thomas Campground
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 detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Lake Thomas Campground
Most sites are tent sites, private and have a view of the lake. This campground is located on a small hillside and overlooks Lake Thomas. Access to Rufus Trail #148 is near this campground.
Before you go
Season
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Camping: $29/single site • Camping: $48/double site • Extra vehicle: none • Day use: $10 • 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
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.