USDA Forest Service · Washington
Pioneer Park
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 17 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 27
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,159 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PIONEER PARK CG BOAT LAUNCH (NFSR 1900411) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- NEWPORT
- Address
- 1061 LECLERC RD, S., NEWPORT, WA, 99156
- Phone
- 509-447-7300
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
18 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Pioneer Park Campground is located in northeast Washington on the Pend Oreille River. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. The campground's proximity to the city of Newport provides urban entertainment opportunities as well.
Recreation
The Pioneer Park Heritage Trail, a short trail that highlights the history of the Kalispel Tribe, is a favorite attraction in the campground. Twelve interpretive displays are dispersed along the 0.3-mile boardwalk trail, which boasts scenic views of the river below.
Excellent bass and trout fishing can be found in the Pend Oreille River. A boat ramp, picnic shelter and swimming area are located on-site.
Facilities
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and tent pad. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water. Gravel parking spurs can accommodate any RV size.
Natural Features
The campground is surrounded by groves of ponderosa pine, white pine, hemlock and grand fir trees, and sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Campsites are spacious and shady, with an understory of wild roses and thimbleberry.
Pioneer is situated at the southern edge of Colville National Forest, near the Idaho border. The forest spans 1.1 million acres and encompasses the Okanogan, Kettle River and Selkirk Mountain Ranges.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Newport is conveniently close for a restaurant outing or summer entertainment. Children will enjoy the Little People's Park in town.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 28° | -12° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 24° | -9° | 49° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 30° | 8° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 34° | 26° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 46° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 62° | 52° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 62° | 55° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 55° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 42° | 33° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 32° | 19° | 57° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 29° | 6° | 51° | 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
- Newport Founders RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 2 mi · 20 sites
- Albeni Cove · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 14 sites
- No Name Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Priest River · Army Corps of Engineers · 8 mi · 21 sites
- Mystic Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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