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.
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
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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