Pierre Lake
There is one entrance and two ends to Pierre Campground. The north end has six sites for smaller campers. The south end has nine sites and a tight “J” hook turn around most of these are set up for pick-up campers and tents. 175 foot fishing dock.
More like this: reservable in Washington · tent only in Washington
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
Site guide
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
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 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. No lead weights in lake. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.9044° N, 118.1394° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
22 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
26 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- PrescribedSl Rx - Ione
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLpr Rx - Paulke
36 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 | Wild Ways Adventure Sports ↗ | 11 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.8 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miPierre Lakeshore0.8 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pierre Lake?
Sites at Pierre 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 Pierre Lake?
Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Pierre 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 Pierre Lake have?
15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Pierre Lake?
Pierre Lake is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Pierre Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Gorge Campground (10.3 mi), Deer Creek Forest Camp (11.9 mi), and Davis Lake (12.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby