Marcus Island Campground
Campground · Washington · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 25
- Bookable sites
- 46 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 10
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,443 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides. The main access road is single lane and winding, but campers flock to this shaded area in summer. A boat launch with parking is available before reaching the campground.
Recreation
The boat launch provides access to the lake when the water is high. Provides a nice shaded campground in a beautiful evergreen forest. Popular for campers, families and fisherman alike.
Facilities
Reservation only campground with 25 sites. A small boat launch is available before you reach the campground when the water levels are high.
Natural Features
Marcus Island Campground is tucked into the trees on the lake shore. The campground is heavily shaded and, in the summer, has shoreline on three sides.
Nearby Attractions
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about eleven south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.Charges & Cancellations
All changes and cancellations need to be made through recreation.gov
Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
The facts
- 25 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 46 ft
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: 1, 2
Site types
- 24 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Walk To
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, picnic tables, grills.
25 campsites at Marcus Island Campground
Check-in 01:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 46 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 02 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 03 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 19 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 04 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 05 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 18 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 06 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 07 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 18 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 08 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 32 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 09 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 10 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 42 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 31 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 13 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 18 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 14 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 24 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 15 | 1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | Walk In | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 16 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 33 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 17 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 18 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 36 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 19 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 18 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 20 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 21 | 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 28 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 22 | 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 26 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 23 | 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 24 | 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 25 | 2 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Lakefront | 41 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Take Washington state Highway 395 north from Spokane. Travel 70.3 miles to the town of Kettle Falls, take Highway 25 north and travel 5.7 miles. Follow signs to the campground. It is on the west side of the highway.
48.66575, -118.05277 · 48°39'56.7"N 118°3'10.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
This is a reservation only campground at $23/night. Site must be reserved through recreation.gov. No first come sites available. Dump Station one time fee of $10 per reservation paid at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640 Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/ Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Marcus Island Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Marcus Island Campground?
- Yes, Marcus Island Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Marcus Island Campground have?
- 25 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Marcus Island Campground?
- 46 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Marcus Island Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Marcus Island Campground.
- Does Marcus Island Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Marcus Island Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Marcus Island Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Marcus Island Campground
- Evans Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kamloops Island Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Evans Group Camp 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kettle River Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Snag Cove Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kettle Falls Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kettle Falls Locust Grove Group Site 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haag Cove Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Gorge Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Trout Lake Campground 9 mi · Campground
- Davis Lake Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
- Canyon Creek Campground 10.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 509-754-7889
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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