Ferry Lake Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. It reopens May 17, 2026 and operates through October 28. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. No potable water is available.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
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.
About
Ferry Lake Campground sits tucked away in the Republic Ranger District of Colville National Forest, accessible via Forest Roads off Highway 21. The nine first-come, first-served campsites are spread along the lakeshore, offering a mix of tent-friendly spots and sites suitable for smaller RVs and trailers. Large RVs are not recommended due to the limited turnaround space at the end of the campground road. The lake itself is the main draw. Internal combustion engines are banned, so the only sounds are paddles, loons, and ducks. The lake is regularly stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout, with late spring through early summer being prime fishing season. Two-pole fishing is allowed, but lead weights and jigs measuring 1.5 inches or less are prohibited to protect breeding loons. Amenities are minimal: two vault toilets, a boat launch for small watercraft, and bear-proof food storage containers at sites. There is no potable water, so bring your own. Swan Lake and Fish Lake are within 3 miles for day-trip fishing. The nearest supplies are in Republic, about 14 miles away.
Directions
From Republic, WA, take Highway 21 south 6.8 miles to Scatter Creek Road (Forest Road 53). Turn right onto Scatter Creek Road and continue for 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 5330 and travel 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 5330-100 and travel 0.75 miles. Ferry Lake Campground will be on your left.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 775-7400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Ferry Lake Campground | |
| Colville NF Alerts |
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