USDA Forest Service · Washington
Lake Gillette Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 27
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,192 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)
- Access road
- LK GILLETTE BOAT LAUNCH (NFSR 9400160) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- METALINE FALLS
- Address
- 12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10, METALINE FALLS, WA, 99153
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lake Gillette campground lies on the east shore of Lake Gillette, a popular spot for boating and fishing.
Recreation
With plentiful trails, visitors to the area will enjoy hiking and bicycling and those looking for water recreation can access swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake.
Facilities
Lake Gillette campground has 14 campsites, vault toilets, drinking water and a bear proof garbage containers. The campground offers paved interior roads and parking spurs.
Natural Features
Lodgepole pine and tamarack are found throughout the campground, providing shade to many campsites. A wonderful campground for the entire family, the area offers hike-in access to Gillette Lake and Rufus Trail #148. An amphitheatre is also close and can be reached by one of the many trails.
Nearby Attractions
Gillette Lake and access to Rufus Trail for hikers.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | -22° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 21° | -12° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 27° | 2° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 32° | 17° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 42° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 47° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 46° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 58° | 50° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 49° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 37° | 30° | 70° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 29° | 14° | 54° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 26° | -2° | 46° | 10 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.
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