USDA Forest Service · Washington
Noisy Creek
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 20
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 7
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,094 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- METALINE FALLS
- Address
- 12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10, METALINE FALLS, WA, 99153
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Noisy Creek Campground is located at the south end of Sullivan Lake. The campground is a perfect getaway just 20 miles from the US-Canada border. Campsites are set back from the lake. Beyond the campground are scenic mountains where hiking is popular. Fishing, swimming and boating are favorite activities.
Recreation
The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. Common fish species in the lake include burbot (ling cod) and Kokanee salmon. Fishing in this lake is most successful from a boat. Canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding are among the water sports popular on the lake.
Two major hiking trails can be accessed directly from the campground. The Lakeshore Trail is a designated National Scenic Trail that runs along the eastern shore of the lake. This 4.2 mile trail offers viewpoints of the lake and is a popular day-hike for all ages. The Noisy Creek Trail follows along the creek for two miles, and then veers sharply upslope to the top of Hall Mountain.
There are rich opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing in general in the area. Individual animals from the Hall Mountain bighorn sheep herd sometimes pass through the campground. Cougars, bobcats and black bears can all be seen in the local area.
Facilities
Campsites are pleasant and within walking distance of the lake and swimming area. Amenities include a picnic area, boat ramp, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, drinking water and garbage service.
Natural Features
Sullivan Lake covers 1,291 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. Abundant western larch, aspen and cottonwood trees create vibrant colors in the area during the fall.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 23° | -18° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 22° | -9° | 47° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 28° | 4° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 33° | 20° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 42° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 48° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 59° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 59° | 50° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 50° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 38° | 29° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 31° | 11° | 56° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | 1° | 47° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- East Sullivan · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 46 sites
- West Sullivan · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 11 sites
- Mill Pond Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Edgewater Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 19 sites
- Grandview Boat-In Campsite · Bureau of Land Management · 8 mi
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