U.S. Forest Service · Kaniksu National Forest · WA

Browns Lake Campground

camp site with picnic table and fire pit

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First-comeAccess

The place

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.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in WA-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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