Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek, part of Colville National Forest.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night |
| Accessibility | Accessible trail |
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 | Memorial Day Weekend to October 27 |
| 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 | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfire in developed fire ring only. Fireworks are prohibited. Pets must be on a leash. OHV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.5775° N, 118.2397° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
2 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
17 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLpr Rx - Paulke
26 mi from the campground · 331 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Boulder Creek Saddle Shop ↗ | 8.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 56.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Canyon Creek Campground on the North Fork of the Payette River
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miCanyon Creek ↗1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
- 0.7 miLog Flume ↗0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.6 miSouth Huckleberry ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3 miS.huck22.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.2 miHoodoo Canyon ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miEmerald Lake0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Colville National Forest.
- inColville 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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- St. Paul's MissionBuilding · Kettle Falls · 7 mi
- Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic DistrictHistoric district · Kettle Falls · 8.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Canyon Creek?
Sites at Canyon Creek 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 Canyon Creek?
Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Canyon Creek open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day Weekend to October 27.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Canyon Creek have?
12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Canyon Creek?
Canyon Creek is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Canyon Creek?
Accessible trail.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Canyon Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Trout Lake (3.2 mi), Haag Cove Campground (3.9 mi), and Lake Ellen East (5.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby