Trout Lake
Trout Lake, 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 | No Fee |
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 | No Fee |
| Rules | Washington state fishing license required. 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. Maximum length of stay: 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.6244° N, 118.2405° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
2 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
16 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLpr Rx - Paulke
27 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 ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 58.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHoodoo Canyon ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miEmerald Lake0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miLog Flume ↗0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 3 miCanyon Creek ↗1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
- 4.7 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Columbia River Bridge at Kettle FallsStructure · Kettle Falls · 5.6 mi
- St. Paul's MissionBuilding · Kettle Falls · 6.1 mi
- Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic DistrictHistoric district · Kettle Falls · 8.6 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Trout Lake?
Sites at Trout 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 Trout Lake?
No Fee
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake have?
5 sites, including 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Trout Lake?
Trout Lake is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Trout Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Canyon Creek (3.2 mi), Haag Cove Campground (5.5 mi), and Kettle Falls Campground (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby