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The Colville National Forest is full of picnic opportunities for all to enjoy.

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Beth Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Picnicking
This campground has 15 sites in 2 small loops. There are boat launches on either end of the campground. The southern launch accesses Beaver Lake, while the northern launch accesses Beth Lake. An…

Big Meadow Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking Water Activities
This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, interpretive trails, boat launch, and a nice fishing dock. Some campsites are private and some with a lake view. This campground is good for…

Bonaparte Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities
Bonaparte Lake's elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon. Mule deer, elk, moose, and the occasional black bear can be sighted in the…

Browns Lake Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
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…

Crawfish Lake Campground

Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Crawfish Lake is adjacent to this 19 site campground (15 single and 4 double sites), which also has a boat launch. Two toilet facilities service the campground. Each site has a picnic table, fire…

Crescent Lake

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives
Crescent lake is a beautiful 21.6 acre, emerald green lake. This lake is located nine miles north of Metaline Falls, WA, and just one mile south of the Canadian border. Open season runs from the last…

Crescent Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Water Activities Scenic Drives
Beautiful twenty-two acre lake located just a mile south of the Canadian border along the International Selkirk Loop. Numerous recreation opportunities exist in the surrounding area.

East Sullivan Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Winter Sports Picnicking
This campground is located on the north end of beautiful Sullivan Lake and offers many recreational opportunities. Campsites are suitable for both tent and RV camping.East Sullivan Lake Campground…

Edgewater Campground

Site Closed
Water Activities Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and…

Frater Lake

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports Hiking Biking Water Activities Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
Frater Lake is an 11 acre, 15’ deep lake, known for excellent summer and winter Sno-Park recreation opportunities.History:Frater Lake was named after an early trapper in the area while nearby Lake…

Last updated March 21, 2025