Big Meadow Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.7295, -117.5636
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 wildlife viewing especially around the lake. A short paved walk out to a lookout viewing platform; affords great views of the lake. Nearby is the Hess Homestead Cabin which is day use only, first come first serve.
From the USFS.
Is Big Meadow Lake Campground free?
No. Big Meadow Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Big Meadow Lake Campground?
From Colville, WA: Turn onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave continue to follow WA-20 E for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Aladdin Rd continue for 19.4 miles. Turn right onto Meadow Creek Rd continue for 6.5 miles to campground entrance. From Ione, WA: Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop N for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Houghton St for 0.2 miles. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto 8th Ave/Cedar Creek Rd continue for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Stecker Rd continue for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Meadow Creek Rd for 4.3 miles to campground.
What are the rules at Big Meadow Lake Campground?
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at; http://wdfw.wa.gov/; for more information. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfire in developed fire ring only; ; ;
Nearby
- Lake Leo Campground6.3 mi
- EDGEWATER CAMPGROUND7.4 mi
- Lake Thomas Campground7.5 mi
- LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND8.2 mi
- GILLETTE CAMPGROUND8.2 mi
- Little Twin Lakes Campground11.3 mi
- Silver Creek Campground12.4 mi
- Noisy Creek Campground13.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
