Swan Lake Kitchen
Open for the 2026 season through September 22. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Group site fee is $55 per night for up to 35 people.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 2:12PM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... A ridge breakdown pattern will first bring an elevated threat for mountain thunderstorms across portions of central and north- central Washington tonight into Thursday night. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather conditions likely. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699). * Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 35mph possible in any thunderstorms Thursday. Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Saturday. * Timing: For the Red Flag Warning, there is an isolated threat for lightning late tonight into Thursday morning. Scattered thunderstorms are then expected Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning. For the Fire Weather Watch, critical wind and humidity values are expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 26 percent Saturday. * Temperatures: Up to 94 in the valleys Saturday. * Lightning: A 5 to 10% chance of lightning overnight Wednesday night, with a 30% chance Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. * Impacts: New fire starts from lightning Thursday. New and existing fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds. Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 2:12PM PDT until July 24 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... A ridge breakdown pattern will first bring an elevated threat for mountain thunderstorms across portions of central and north- central Washington tonight into Thursday night. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather conditions likely. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699). * Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 35mph possible in any thunderstorms Thursday. Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Saturday. * Timing: For the Red Flag Warning, there is an isolated threat for lightning late tonight into Thursday morning. Scattered thunderstorms are then expected Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning. For the Fire Weather Watch, critical wind and humidity values are expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 26 percent Saturday. * Temperatures: Up to 94 in the valleys Saturday. * Lightning: A 5 to 10% chance of lightning overnight Wednesday night, with a 30% chance Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. * Impacts: New fire starts from lightning Thursday. New and existing fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds. Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 11:25AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s today and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho, as well as portions of Central and Eastern Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Thursday morning with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
About
Swan Lake Kitchen is a historic group campsite within Swan Lake Campground in the Colville National Forest, approximately 14 miles southwest of Republic, Washington. Originally constructed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the facility was historically preserved in 2009 and retains its charming character. The open-air kitchen shelter sits in a mixed pine forest on the northeast shore of the 52-acre Swan Lake, at 3,640 feet elevation. The group site accommodates up to 35 people and features a stone fireplace, campfire ring, picnic tables (two under the shelter and four outside), a vault toilet, drinking water from two hydrants, and garbage service. A flat meadow area provides tent camping space. Long stairs connect the paved parking area to the kitchen shelter and meadow, making the site difficult for those with mobility impairments. Recreation includes swimming at the nearby beach with dock, fishing (Washington license required; no lead weights 1.5 inches or less), hiking the Swan Lake Loop Trail #14 which passes through the site, and wildlife watching. No internal combustion motorboats are allowed on the lake. Bears and cougars frequent the area; keep food secured.
Directions
From Republic, WA, head south on State Highway 21 for 6.8 miles. Turn right onto Scatter Creek Road (NF-53) and continue for 7.3 miles. The paved road leads to Swan Lake Campground; Swan Lake Kitchen is at the far end of the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 775-7400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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