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Lake Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest, Washington

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As of September 2026, Lake Gillette Campground is a campground in Colville National Forest, Washington with 14 campsites. Lake Gillette Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lake Gillette Campground is located at 48.6125° N, 117.5386° W.

people allowed on 8 of 14 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 6 largest sites: 16

Lake Gillette Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Gillette Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Lake Gillette Campground

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Standard 14

What an RV fits

20 ft1 site
30 ft6 sites
35 ft2 sites
40 ft3 sites
45 ft1 site
50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife.

All sites at Lake Gillette Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
01	Standard	8	30 ft
02	Standard	8	30 ft
03	Standard	8	30 ft
04	Standard	8	40 ft
05	Standard	8	35 ft
06	Standard	8	20 ft
07	Standard	8	40 ft
08	Standard	8	50 ft
09	Standard	16	40 ft
10	Standard	16	30 ft
11	Standard	16	30 ft
12	Standard	16	30 ft
13	Standard	16	45 ft
14	Standard	16	35 ft

About Lake Gillette Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lake Gillette Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Lake Gillette Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Your reserved site will be held until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and will be given to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

Bears and cougars frequent the area; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.

Limited parking available; please be aware that your vehicles must fit into the space allotted for your site.

A season pass for the day use area can be purchased at ScenicCanyons.com

Day Use parking is NOT included in your overnight camping fee. If you choose to park in the day use, you must PAY the day use fee for the convenience of parking there.

OHV use prohibited in the campground

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Lake Gillette Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Gillette Campground?

Lake Gillette Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Gillette Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Gillette Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Gillette Campground have?

Lake Gillette Campground has 14 campsites.