Browns Lake Campground
Located on the Newport Ranger District, Browns Lake Campground lies 25 miles northeast of Newport. This lake is nonmotorized, flyfishing only. Located within the campground is a historical cabin believed to have been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trailhead for Browns Lake Trail #320 is located near the boat ramp. Browns Lake. Browns Lake Trail #320. Logging in the area may impact accessability.
More like this: first-come in Washington · tent only in Washington
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $27/single site. Extra vehicle: none. Day use: $10. Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52. Day use: $52 Concessionaire Season Pass accepted. No other recreation passes honored. |
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 Labor Day Weekend |
| Forest | Colville National Forest |
| Fees | Camping: $27/single site. Extra vehicle: none. Day use: $10. Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52. Day use: $52 Concessionaire Season Pass accepted. No other recreation passes honored. |
| Rules | Washington state fishing license required. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires 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. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.4362° N, 117.1964° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSl Rx - Ruby Gna Ts
10 mi from the campground · 37 acres
- PrescribedNp Rx - Swamp Creek Ts
12 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNp Rx - Conger Pct Hp
13 mi from the campground · 73 acres
- Prescribed3R Rx - Drummond Mp
16 mi from the campground · 145 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 ↗ | 21 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 ↗ | 31.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Parkway RV ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBrowns Lake0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miSouth Baldy-Solo3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miSouth Skookum Lake1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miSouth Skookum Lake (Dragonfly)0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miMill Point - Galena Point3.5 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lamb Creek SchoolBuilding · Priest River · 13.3 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Browns Lake Campground?
No. Browns Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Browns Lake Campground?
Camping: $27/single site. Extra vehicle: none. Day use: $10.
Source: Forest Service
Is Browns Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Nov 2, 2026. Season Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Browns Lake Campground?
Browns Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Browns Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Skookum Lake (3 mi), Panhandle (6.1 mi), and Outlet At Priest Lake (13.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby