Pioneer Park
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 24 and operates through September 30. No potable water is available in May 2026. Entrance gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Maximum stay is 14 days. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 8:48PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
A dry cold front will push toward and through the area Friday and Saturday, bringing breezy west to southwesterly winds. Winds will be strongest near the Cascades and Western Columbia Basin. Wind speeds on Friday and Saturday will be similar, though winds on Saturday becoming more widespread in the eastern Columbia Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 20 percent in the valleys and 20 to 30 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 11:19AM 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. 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.
About
Pioneer Park Campground is located at the southern edge of Colville National Forest on the scenic Pend Oreille River, near the Idaho border. The campground features 17 individual sites and a group picnic shelter, all nestled among groves of ponderosa pine, white pine, hemlock, and grand fir trees at 2,000 feet elevation. Sites are spacious and shady with an understory of wild roses and thimbleberry. The campground's highlight is the Pioneer Park Heritage Trail, a 0.3-mile boardwalk with twelve interpretive displays chronicling the history of the Kalispel Tribe and offering scenic river views. Excellent bass and trout fishing can be found in the Pend Oreille River, and a boat ramp, swimming area, and picnic shelter are available on-site. Each campsite includes a picnic table, campfire ring, and tent pad with gravel parking spurs that can accommodate any RV size. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The city of Newport is conveniently close for restaurants and entertainment.
Directions
From downtown Newport, travel east on U.S. Highway 2 for 0.75 miles. Immediately after crossing the Pend Oreille River bridge, turn left on LeClerc Road and travel 2 miles north to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $31 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 684-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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