Ferry Lake
Ferry Lake located in Washington's Colville National Forest.
More like this: reservable in Washington · tent only in Washington
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 17 to October 28 |
| Forest | Colville National Forest |
| Booking | Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fees | Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night |
| Rules | Washington state fishing license required. Use of lead weights or lead jigs prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfire in developed fire ring only. Fireworks are prohibited. Pets must be under voice command or on leash. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.5228° N, 118.8097° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
15 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
25 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTon Rx - North Hull
33 mi from the campground · 332 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Boulder Creek Saddle Shop ↗ | 35.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 1.1 miFish Lake0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miSwan Lake ↗1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.5 miLong Lake1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 mi10 Mile ↗2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 4.7 mi13 Mile ↗16.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miTen Mile Trailhead ↗Colville National Forest · Season 22 May to 30 September
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Colville National Forest begins about 0.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.7 miColville National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,752,994 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ferry Lake?
Sites at Ferry Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ferry Lake?
Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Ferry Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 17 to October 28.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Ferry Lake have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Ferry Lake?
Ferry Lake is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Ferry Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Swan Lake (1.3 mi, partly first-come), Long Lake (1.5 mi), and Ten Mile Campground (3.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby