GILLETTE CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Coordinates
- 48.6125, -117.5342
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack. Recreation Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park. Facilities Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop. Natural Features This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails. Nearby Attractions Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.
From the USFS.Official page
Is GILLETTE CAMPGROUND free?
No. GILLETTE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to GILLETTE CAMPGROUND?
From Colville, WA: ; Head east on HWY 20 for approx. 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance. Latitude; 48.6125 Longitude -117.5341667
What are the rules at GILLETTE CAMPGROUND?
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at; http://wdfw.wa.gov/; for more information. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfire in developed fire ring only; ; ; ; Fireworks are prohibitedPets must be
Nearby
- LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND0.2 mi
- Lake Thomas Campground0.7 mi
- Lake Leo Campground3.1 mi
- Little Twin Lakes Campground5.8 mi
- Big Meadow Lake Campground8.2 mi
- EDGEWATER CAMPGROUND11.5 mi
- PANHANDLE14.0 mi
- Panhandle Campground14.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
