Lake Ellen West
Lake Ellen West, part of Colville National Forest.
More like this: reservable in Washington · tent only in Washington
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
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 | 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 | 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 on leash. OHV use prohibited in the campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.4964° N, 118.2633° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
7 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
19 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- 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 ↗ | 12.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 52.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.4 miS.huck22.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.2 miSouth Huckleberry ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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.
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On the National Register nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Ellen West?
Sites at Lake Ellen West 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 Lake Ellen West?
Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lake Ellen West 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 Lake Ellen West have?
5 sites, including 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lake Ellen West?
Lake Ellen West is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Lake Ellen West is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Ellen East (0.9 mi), Canyon Creek (5.7 mi), and Haag Cove Campground (7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby