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Kettle River Campground

Boyds, Washington · National Park Service

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About

Kettle River is a shady campground on the banks of the Kettle River. Most of the sites are on the shoreline and have beautiful views of the Kettle River and surrounding landscape. Kettle River does not have a boat launch but does have a courtesy dock. This campground is a great place for birding, with a variety of waterfowl and raptors seen in the area. Kettle River Campground is typically quiet and doesn’t often fill. Kettle River Campground provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kettle River, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about 7.4 miles 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. Kettle River Campground is popular with families to camp. They can easily access the Kettle River for shoreline fishing or birding. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.Kettle River Campground is a reservation only campground with 13 sites. There are picnic tables, fire pits, and water access located within the facility.

Directions

Kettle River Campground is 80 miles north of Spokane as you travel on hwy 395. Continue north on hwy 395 through the town of Kettle Falls. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 6.7 miles, turn right onto Waterview Drive. In 0.4 miles you'll arrive at Kettle River Campground. Kettle River Campground is 88 miles north of Davenport as you travel on SR 25. Travel 81 miles north on SR 25. At the intersection of SR 25 and hwy 395 at Kettle Falls turn left and travel north on 395. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 6.7 miles, turn right onto Waterview Drive. In 0.4 miles you'll arrive at Kettle River Campground.

Location

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Details

State
Washington
City / area
Boyds
Agency
National Park Service
Parent area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Campsites
13
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$23 / night
Rating
4.14 / 5 (56 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV

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