Can you reserve a site at Swan Lake Kitchen?

Yes, Swan Lake Kitchen is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Swan Lake Kitchen?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen?

Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen.

Are campfires allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen?

Campfires are allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Swan Lake Kitchen, Washington — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

A variety of activities await visitors at the open air Swan Lake Kitchen. Located within the Swan Lake Campground, the group site is situated on a large, flat open space near the beach. The kitchen itself is located up the hill from the beach in the trees. The kitchen is accessible via a staircase from the parking area and a path from the beach. A day of swimming, boating, fishing or hiking can be topped off with a trip to the kitchen to wind down and enjoy a group meal. Originally built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the site was historically preserved in 2009 and retains its charming historic character.

Recreation

Swan Lake has a sandy beach with a swimming dock, plus access to the Swan Lake Trail #14. The trail boasts views of the lake and seasonal huckleberries. Wildlife watching is excellent and the lake is home to loons throughout most of the summer.

Facilities

The covered kitchen comes with several picnic tables, a campfire ring, a stone fireplace, drinking water, vault toilets and garbage containers. The site is suited to groups of 35.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 3,640 feet, Swan Lake Kitchen is located in a wooded area overlooking the 52-acre Swan Lake. The kitchen is on the north end of the lake near the swimming beach.

The 1.1 million acre Colville National Forest lies in the northeast corner of Washington. The forest's great salmon runs first attracted native Americans to the area, then miners, homesteaders and fur trappers followed. The variety of resources and natural beauty in the region continues to attract visitors.

Nearby Attractions

The Republic Ranger Station and the Stonerose Interpretive Center are 15 miles north in the town of Repbulic.

The facts

Season: May 17 – October 28 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 35 people per site
Loops: SWAN LAKE KITCHEN

Site types

1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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1 campsite at Swan Lake Kitchen

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
Swan Lake Kitchen	SWAN LAKE KITCHEN	Group Shelter Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	35	🐾

Getting there

From Seattle take Highway 2 east to Wenatchee, Highway 97 north to Tonasket, then Highway 20 east to Republic. From Republic take Highway 21 south seven miles to paved Forest Road 53 (Scatter Creek). Travel on FR 53 approximately seven miles to the entrance of Swan Lake Campground. The kitchen area is located at the far end of the campground.

48.51722, -118.83694 · 48°31'2.0"N 118°50'13.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	38	49	58	68	74	84	84	74	57	40	30
Low °F	16	18	24	29	37	42	47	45	38	29	23	16
Precip in	1.6	1.3	1.5	1.4	2.1	2.2	1.2	0.6	0.9	1.3	1.9	2.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 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 Swan Lake Kitchen

Can you reserve a site at Swan Lake Kitchen?: Yes, Swan Lake Kitchen is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Swan Lake Kitchen have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Swan Lake Kitchen?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen?: Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen.
Are campfires allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen?: Campfires are allowed at Swan Lake Kitchen. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Swan Lake Kitchen also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Swan Lake Kitchen's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping: $8/single site
Group Camping : $35/group site (Reservation only) with a one time transaction fee of $10
Extra Vehicle: $2/per night

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
OHV use prohibited in the campground
Maximum length of stay: 14 days
No lead weights in lake
Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Swan Lake Kitchen

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Ferry Lake Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Long Lake Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
Ten Mile Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
Lyman Lake Dispersed Camping 8.5 mi · Campground
Crawfish Lake Campground 17.5 mi · Campground
Kettle Crest Trailhead (Sherman Pass) 17.7 mi · Campground
Sherman Overlook Campground 18.2 mi · Campground
Jungle Hill Horse Campground 19.4 mi · Campground
Lambert Creek Horse Camp 20.5 mi · Campground
Old Stage Horse Camp 20.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone (509)775-7400
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Swan Lake Kitchen