Marcus Island Campground
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides. The main access road is single lane and winding, but campers flock to this shaded area in summer. A boat launch with parking is available before reaching the campground.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
| Walk-in | 1 |
Site guide
25 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 19 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 18 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 25 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 18 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | 1 | Standard | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 46 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation paid at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640. Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. |
| Accessibility | Sites 10, 25 are listed accessible |
Reservation only campground with 25 sites. A small boat launch is available before you reach the campground when the water levels are high.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 5.7 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
| Nearest town | Davenport, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.6658° N, 118.0528° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Fire nearby
- Prescribed3R Rx - Coyote
11 mi from the campground · 841 acres
- PrescribedLpr Rx - Paulke
21 mi from the campground · 331 acres
- PrescribedRep Rx - Walker 50
24 mi from the campground · 313 acres
- PrescribedSl Rx - Ione
27 mi from the campground
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 ↗ | 3.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 56.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Marcus Island - Part of Roosevelt National Recreation Area
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
- St. Paul's MissionBuilding · Kettle Falls · 3.6 mi
- Columbia River Bridge at Kettle FallsStructure · Kettle Falls · 4.1 mi
- Meyers Falls Power Plant Historic DistrictHistoric district · Kettle Falls · 4.8 mi
Recreation
The boat launch provides access to the lake when the water is high. Provides a nice shaded campground in a beautiful evergreen forest. Popular for campers, families and fisherman alike.
Nearby
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about eleven south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Marcus Island Campground?
Sites at Marcus Island Campground 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 Marcus Island Campground?
This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Marcus Island Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Marcus Island Campground have?
25 sites, including 24 standard sites without power and 1 walk-in site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Marcus Island Campground?
The longest site here provides 46 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Marcus Island Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Marcus Island Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Marcus Island Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Marcus Island Campground?
Sites 10 and 25 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Marcus Island Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Marcus Island Campground?
The boat launch provides access to the lake when the water is high. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Marcus Island Campground?
Davenport, Washington. The historic St.
Source: Getting there
What if Marcus Island Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Evans Campground (2.8 mi), Kamloops Island Campground (3 mi), and Evans Group Camp (3.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby