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Lake Thomas

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $31 per night. Lake Thomas is a National Forest campground near Colville, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Colville, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Lake Thomas sits inside Colville National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $31 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,181 ft

48.6232, -117.5359 in Stevens. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lake Thomas?
No. Lake Thomas is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Thomas?
Camping at Lake Thomas costs Single Site: $31 per night.
Is there drinking water at Lake Thomas?
Yes, Lake Thomas has potable water. It also has toilets.
Is there cell service at Lake Thomas?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Lake Thomas. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Lake Thomas?
Lake Thomas is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lake Thomas

fishypedia.com · 0.2 miles

Lake Thomas sits on Lake Thomas, 0.2 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lake Thomas fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Heritage Lake fishing (0.8 miles) , Lake Gillette fishing (1 mile) , Lake Sherry fishing (1.3 miles) , Lake Leo fishing (2.5 miles) , and Frater Lake fishing (3.3 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Reservable Lake Gillette Colville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $31 per night Reservable Gillette Colville · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $31 per night First-come Sherry Creek Campground Ione · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) First-come Lake Leo Colville · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day Fee Single site: $31 per night; double $52; day use $10 per vehicle

More campgrounds: camping near Colville and campgrounds in Stevens.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $31 per night
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