West Sullivan
Colville National Forest
West Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake and about five miles east of Metaline Falls in northeast Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy a variety of recreational activities.
All sites at West Sullivan are accessible and the parking aprons are gravel and grass. Campsites do not have electric hookups, but each one comes with a picnic table and fire ring . Drinking water, accessible vault toilets, garbage service and food storage containers are provided.
Need to Know
Bears and cougars occur in the area. Any time you are away from your campsite and when sleeping at night, you are required to store all food, beverages, garbage and other attractants so they are unavailable to bears and other wildlife. Proper storage is usually in your vehicle or an approved container. See the campground host for further details.
Limit 1 vehicle per site; this facility has no parking space for additional vehicles. Off-highway vehicle operation is prohibited in the campground.
Your reserved site will be held until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied your site at any time during this period, your reservation will be null and void and your site will be given it to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.
You can rent paddleboards at the campground. Reserve them ahead of time at ScenicCanyons.com
Electric hookups are not provided at this facility
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Natural Features
This small campground is located in a mixed stand of conifer trees with a dense understory that offers privacy between campsites. It sits at 2700 feet in elevation on the lakeshore. Sullivan Lake covers 1291 acres and has a depth of 320 feet. Hall Mountain rises abruptly from the eastern shore of the lake to a height of over 6000 feet. A small airstrip lies adjacent to the campground and allows campers to fly in by chartering a plane or bringing their own small aircraft.
The forest boasts exciting wildlife such as grizzly and black bears, cougars, bald eagles and the last remaining herd of woodland caribou in the United States.
Nearby Attractions
The Mill Pond Historic Site, located 2 miles north of the campground, details the early history of Metaline Falls through a series of interpretive signing. A historic cabin is located along the interpretive trail which travels over the Mill Pond Spillway.
A scenic drive along the International Selkirk Loop offers numerous scenic attractions. Several forest road systems in the immediate vicinity offer great views of the Selkirk Mountains.
Sullivan Lake is about four miles southeast of Metaline Falls, a quaint town with historic buildings. Crawford State Park is located on the west side of the Pend Oreille River near the U.S.- Canada border. In the summer, a park ranger conducts under-ground tours of Gardiner Cave, the main attraction at this park. Seattle City Light offers tours of their Boundary Hydroelectric Project, on the main-stem Pend Oreille River one mile from the international border.
Recreation
The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. Fishing in this deep mountain lake is most successful from a boat. Common fish species in the lake include burbot (ling cod) and Kokanee salmon. Canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding are among the most popular water sports on the lake.
Campers and walk directly from their campsite to a designated swimming area on the lake. Also, within walking distance are a short nature trail and the Lakeshore Trail, a designated National Scenic Trail that runs along the eastern shore of the lake. This 4.2 mile trail offers viewpoints of the lake and is a popular day hike for all ages. The nearby Salmo-Priest Wilderness offers multiple day outings with many excellent hikes and picturesque scenery.
Boat ramps are located on the north and south ends of the lake in East Sullivan and Noisy Creek Campgrounds.,
Mountain bikers can enjoy several surrounding Forest Service roads and trails.
Contact Information
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12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10 METALINE FALLS WA 99153
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Campground is located 90 miles from Spokane. , From the junction of Highway 20, take Highway 31 north towards Ione for 3 miles.. About 1 mile south of Ione, turn onto the Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345). Travel 12 miles to the north end of Sullivan Lake. Campground is located across from the Ranger Station.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site PAVILION, Loop WEST, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
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