East Sullivan

Photo · Ryry Bishop

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

46Sites

55 ftMax rig

The place

East Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake about five miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy many recreational opportunities. Recreation The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, biking, fishing, boating and hiking. Canoeing , kayaking, paddle boarding and power boating are among the water sports popular on the lake. Keep reading

Campers can walk directly from their campsite to a short nature trail, as well as the Lakeshore Trail, a National Scenic Trail that runs along the eastern shore of the lake. This 4.2 mile trail offers viewpoint of the lake and is a popular day-hike for all ages. Biking along local trails and roads is also popular. Common fish species include burbot and Kokanee salmon. Fishing in this deep mountain lake is most successful from a boat. Facilities Campsites do not have a view of the lake, but they are all a short walk away. Along the lake is a day-use area, walking trail, boat ramp, picnic tables and swimming area. The group campground is located near the boat ramp and can accommodate up to 40 people. A small airstrip adjacent to the campground is used by some campers who fly in with their small aircraft, or via a chartered plane. Natural Features Sullivan Lake covers 1291 acres and has a depth of 320 feet. Hall Mountain rises abruptly from the eastern shore of the lake to a height of over 6000 feet. The densely wooded nature of the campground provides privacy at each campsite, and plenty of shade for warm summer days. Wildlife such as elk, moose, white-tailed deer, and black bears can be spotted in the area. In the fall, the surrounding forests are ablaze with the yellow foliage of western larch and aspen. Nearby Attractions The trail to the top of nearby Hall Mountain offers great views of the lake basin and surrounding mountains. Wildflowers canb abundant on this popular trail. A 20 mile drive will take you to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area, which offers excellent hikes and rugged mountain scenery. Sullivan Lake is about four miles southeast of Metaline Falls, a quaint town with historic buildings. Crawford State Park is located on the west side of the Pend Oreille River near the U.S.- Canada border. In the summer, a park ranger conducts under-ground tours of Gardiner Cave, the main attraction at this park. Seattle City Light offers tours of their Boundary Hydroelectric Project, on the main-stem Pend Oreille River one mile from the international border.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 46

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
CEDAR	017	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	018	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	019	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	020	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	021	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	022	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	023	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	024	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	025	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	026	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	027	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	028	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	029	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	030	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CEDAR	031	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
FIR	001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
FIR	002	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
FIR	003	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
FIR	004	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes
FIR	005	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
FIR	006	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	007	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	008	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	009	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
FIR	010	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
FIR	011	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	012	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
FIR	013	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	014	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
FIR	015	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
FIR	016	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
PINE	032	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
PINE	033	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
PINE	034	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
PINE	035	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
PINE	036	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
PINE	037	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
PINE	038	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
SULL	G01	group standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
Walk-In	A1	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	A2	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	A3	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	B1	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	B2	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	C1	walk to	16 ft	—
Walk-In	C2	walk to	16 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 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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