U.S. Forest Service · Colville National Forest · WA
Lake Gillette Campground
Photo · Share the Experience, Levi KnowltonOpenSeason 05-17 – 10-27
ReservableAccess
14Sites
50 ftMax rig
The place
Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing. Recreation With plentiful trails, visitors to the area will enjoy hiking and bicycling and those looking for water recreation can access swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake. Facilities Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs. Natural Features Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. Keep reading
A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148. An amphitheatre is also close and can be reached by one of the many trails. Nearby Attractions Gillette Lake and access to Rufus Trail for hikers.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 14
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 01 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 02 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 03 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 04 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 05 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 06 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 07 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 08 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 09 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 10 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 11 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 12 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 13 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | 14 | standard nonelectric | 35 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.
Book on recreation.govSRC · 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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