Mill Pond Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and reopens May 24. Operating season runs through Labor Day weekend. First-come, first-served; no reservations. Check-in is 2 p.m., check-out is noon. Maximum stay is 14 days.
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.…
Bead Lake Boat Launch Closure
Effective June 8, 2026, through June 26, 2026, Bead lake boat launch will be closed during the weekdays for maintenance and improvements. The boat launch will remain open on weekends during this time.
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
Mill Pond Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground tucked along Sullivan Creek in the Colville National Forest of northeast Washington. The campground serves as a basecamp for exploring the Sullivan Creek drainage, offering direct trail connections to several hiking routes and the Mill Pond Historic Site located about a mile north. The Sullivan Creek Trail #565 departs from the campground and links to the Mill Pond Flume Trail #520, Floodplain Trail #523, and Elk Creek Trail #560, creating a looped trail system popular with hikers and mountain bikers. The area supports fishing opportunities in Sullivan Creek with a valid Washington state fishing license. Facilities are basic but functional: vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, picnic tables, and fire rings at sites. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day maximum stay. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and fireworks and OHV use are prohibited.
Directions
From Metaline Falls, WA: Head northeast on Grandview St toward International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave. Turn right onto WA-31 N/International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Sullivan Lake Rd for 3.9 miles.
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 | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 684-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Mill Pond Campground | |
| Mill Pond Historic Site |
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