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Lake Gillette Campground

Colville National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Kettle FallsWashington⭐ 4.2 (49)
Lake Gillette Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Lake Gillette Campground in Washington has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND #07–LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND #14 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #07, #08, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #06
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND #01–LAKE GILLETTE CAMPGROUND #07 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #09, #10, #11, #13, #14
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 18h agosites #08, #12
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.9 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Lake Gillette Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $31–$62/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆49 ratings
5★26
4★16
3★3
2★0
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.4/4
AT&T0.4/4
Verizon0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Gillette Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Gillette Campground?

Lake Gillette Campground in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Gillette Campground?

Campsite fees at Lake Gillette Campground run about $31–$62/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Gillette Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Gillette Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Gillette Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Lake Gillette Campground over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lake Gillette Campground a good campground?

Lake Gillette Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 49 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Gillette Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Gillette Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 7 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Gillette Campground located?

Lake Gillette Campground is located in Colville NF / Kettle Falls, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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