Gillette Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through late October. Potable water is shut off after September 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Food Storage Order
The goal of this special order is to minimize the potential for bears and other wildlife to access human foods. Animals that have repeatedly obtained unsecured human foods can learn to associate the presence of humans with a food reward and begin to lose their natural fear of man. This can lead to…
Tacoma Creek Spur Road Closure
For public safety and resource protection forest road closures are in place in the Tacoma Creek Fire area.
Occupancy and Use / Camping Restrictions Order
Camping is prohibited for more than 14 consecutive days in one location and more than 28 calendar days annually within the Colville National Forest.
Aquatic Invasive Species Order
This order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species on the national Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region.
About
Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette in Colville National Forest, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore. The campground is surrounded by lodgepole pine and tamarack forest that provides shade to many sites. The 29 single campsites are described as nice and big but not private. Recreation opportunities include hiking on the Springboard Trail #149 which departs from the campground, as well as access to the Rufus Trail #148. Gillette Lake is within walking distance and offers swimming, fishing, and boating. OHVs are permitted to drive in and out of the campground. A covered area featuring a large tree trunk serves as an interesting attraction. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water (shut off after September 30), bear-proof garbage containers, and paved interior roads. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Washington state fishing license required for fishing.
Directions
From Colville, WA: Head east on Highway 20 for approximately 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake Road and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| craig@sceniccanyons.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 245-6521 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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