Lake Ellen 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
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 48.5022, -118.2474
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Lake Ellen East Campground is one of two campgrounds located on each end of the 75.5 acre Lake. Access through the campground is a one way single lane gravel road loop. Campsites have good separation with lots of vegetation for privacy. Access to the lake for fishing and swimming is a short walk. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bald eagles, osprey, loons, beaver and more. This is a popular lake for families with small children because of the large availability for fishing off the bank. Fishing for rainbow trout is good. Many amateur photographers also enjoy the area for its picturesque opportunities.
From the USFS.
Is Lake Ellen Campground free?
No. Lake Ellen Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Lake Ellen Campground?
From Kettle Fall, WA: Head west on US-395 N/WA-20 W for 3.7 miles. Turn left onto WA-20 W continue for 4.1 miles. Turn left onto the Inchelium Kettle Falls Rd continue for 4.5 miles. Turn right onto Lake Ellen Rd continue for 3.6 miles. Turn right to stay on Lake Ellen Rd continue for 1.3 miles. Campground entrance will be on the right. Google map directions from Kettle Falls, WA Latitude; 48.50222222 Longitude -118.246111
What are the rules at Lake Ellen Campground?
Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at; http://wdfw.wa.gov/; for more information. Use of lead weights; prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfire
Nearby
- Lake Ellen West Campground0.9 mi
- Canyon Creek Campground5.2 mi
- Haag Cove Campground6.0 mi
- Haag Cove Campground6.2 mi
- Trout Lake Campground8.4 mi
- KETTLE FALLS LOCUST GROVE GROUP SITE8.7 mi
- Locust Grove Group Sites8.7 mi
- KETTLE FALLS CAMPGROUND9.0 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.
