Crescent Lake Campground
Closed for the season. Opens May 23 and operates through October 30. No reservations required; first-come, first-served. No fees.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Crescent Lake Campground sits in a shaded grove of cedar trees above a stunning 21.6-acre emerald-green lake in the remote northeastern corner of Washington state. Just one mile south of the Canadian border and nine miles north of Metaline Falls along the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, this rustic three-site campground offers a quiet escape for tent campers and those with small RVs. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings at each site, a vault toilet, and bear-proof garbage receptacles. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own or filter water from the lake. Due to limited parking, the campground is best suited for small RVs or tent camping. Crescent Lake offers excellent fishing with annual plantings of rainbow and cutthroat trout. The fishing season runs from the last Saturday in April through October 31; a Washington state fishing license is required. Non-motorized boats are permitted, and a boat launch provides easy lake access. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored in this bear country.
Directions
From the junction of State Highway 20, follow State Highway 31 north for 25.7 miles through the towns of Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls. Turn west onto Vista House Road (Forest Road 3165000) and drive 0.25 mile uphill to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 447-7300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Crescent Lake Campground |
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