Sherman Overlook
This Campground is equipped with picnic areas and 9 tent/trailer sites. Bathrooms are available. Some campsites are private. Connects to the Kettle Crest via the Sherman Pass Tie Trail #96. The campground also provides access to Sherman Overlook Trail #96.A. This is a short paved ADA accessible interpretive trail.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
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 | 31 May to September 18 |
| Forest | Colville National Forest |
| 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 leash. OHV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.6050° N, 118.4628° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
7 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
9 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedRx - South Twin Wui
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLpr Rx - Paulke
37 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Boulder Creek Saddle Shop ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 49.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSherman Tie0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miSherman Overlook ↗0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miKettle Crest South Sherman -XC ↗4.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miSherman Peak Loop1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miSherman Peak Loop -XC1.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miKettle Crest North Sherman -XC2.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.7 miKettle Crest Trailhead (Sherman Pass) ↗Colville National Forest · Season Year-round
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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sherman Overlook?
Sites at Sherman Overlook are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sherman Overlook?
Camping: $6/single site. Extra Vehicle: $2/per night
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sherman Overlook open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season 31 May to September 18.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sherman Overlook have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Sherman Overlook?
Sherman Overlook is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Sherman Overlook is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jungle Hill Horse Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), Wapaloosie Horse Campground (4.2 mi, first-come), and Lambert Creek Horse Camp (9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby