USDA Forest Service · Washington
Panhandle
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 12 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 7
- Max RV length
- 33 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,083 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PANHANDLE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1900878) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- CUSICK
- Address
- 15021 LECLERC RD, CUSICK, WA, 99119
- Phone
- 509-447-7300
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Panhandle Campground is set in a heavily forested area on the Pend Oreille River in northeast Washington. This small campground offers sites with views of the river, plus a swimming area right along the campground.
Recreation
Canoeing and birding are popular activities. Small wetlands areas lie on the south end of the campground, attracting an abundance of birds. Excellent fishing opportunities for bass and trout exist in the river as well.
Power boating and water skiing are possible on the wide, deep Pend Oreille River. Boating speeds are limited to 35 mph. A boat ramp is located on-site.
Facilities
Sites are suitable for tents and large RVs. Most sites are private and all are within a short walk of the river. Drinking water, vault toilets and picnic tables are among the campground's amenities.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along the east bank of the Pend Oreille River. A thick middlestory offers good privacy between campsites. The Pend Oreille River flows north for about 130 miles into Canada and merges with the Columbia River. The beautiful mountains and valleys were shaped by glaciers in the Ice Age.
The Colville National Forest encompasses 1.1 million acres in the northeast corner of Washington State. The forest's great salmon runs first attracted Native Americans to the area, then miners, homesteaders and fur trappers. Its variety of resources and natural beauty continues to attract visitors today.
Nearby Attractions
Cruise the forest roads within a 30-mile radius and find an abundance of scenic overlooks and chances to see wildlife.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | -17° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 24° | -9° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 31° | 5° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 35° | 25° | 76° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 47° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 63° | 51° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 63° | 54° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 55° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 41° | 33° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 32° | 18° | 58° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 30° | 1° | 50° | 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
- Browns Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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- Kalispel RV Resort · Tribal Lands · 11 mi
- Cooks Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Gillette Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi · 30 sites
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