Gillette Campground
Campground · Washington · 29 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Colville National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 29
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,187 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Gillette Campground is located directly across from Lake Gillette, approximately a quarter-mile from the lake's shore and surrounded by a stand of lodgepole pine and tamarack.Recreation
Ample recreation opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming and boating in nearby Gillette Lake are popular activities from this campground. OHVs are allowed to drive in and out of this park.Facilities
Gillette Campground has 29 single sites, vault toilets and drinking water. Bear proof garbage containers are located around the campground loop.Natural Features
This forested campground provides shade to many of the campsites. Gillette Lake is nearby and can be accessed by foot from the campground. A covered area with a large tree trunk is an interesting attraction along with access to Rufus and Springboard Trails.Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy Gillette Lake, a covered area with a large tree trunk and access to Rufus and Springboard Trails for hikers.The facts
- Season: Memorial Day Weekend – October 27 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 29 bookable sites
- 30 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: GILLETTE CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 29 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
30 campsites at Gillette Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24-host | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | GILLETTE CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Colville, WA: Head east on Hwy. 20 for approximately 20 miles to the Colville National Forest campground sign. Turn right onto Pend Oreille Lake Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.
48.61250, -117.53417 · 48°36'45.0"N 117°32'3.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 6.5 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Gillette Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Gillette Campground?
- Yes, Gillette Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Gillette Campground have?
- 30 sites in total, of which 29 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Gillette Campground?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Gillette Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Gillette Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Gillette Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Gillette Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Gillette Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Gillette Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping: $29/single site
- Extra vehicle: none
- Day Use Fee: $10 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.
- Season Pass for Colville Only: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.
- Season Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 This is a concessionaire ran site that requires a day use permit. This permit can be purchased directly from the host.
Restrictions:
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Campfire in developed fire ring only
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Pets must be on leash
- Trail open to motorcycles only leaving from the campground
- Maximum length of stay: 14 days
- Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Camping near Gillette Campground
- Lake Gillette Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Edgewater Campground 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Panhandle 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Noisy Creek 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Thomas Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Lake Leo Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
- Little Twin Lakes Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Big Meadow Lake Campground 8.2 mi · Campground
- North Fork of Chewelah Creek 18.8 mi · Campground
- West Sullivan Campground 19.4 mi · Campground
- East Sullivan Campground 19.5 mi · Campground
- Browns Lake Campground 19.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 435-245-6521
- Email craig@sceniccanyons.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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