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Deer Creek Forest Camp

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $8 per night, and it is open from May 17 to October 28. Deer Creek Forest Camp is a National Forest campground near Curlew, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Curlew, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail #13: On the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail route, across the road from the northern trailhead of the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail #13 (hike, horse, mountain bike), near Taylor Ridge Trail #74. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single site: $8 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,600 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Deer Creek Forest Camp is open from May 17 to October 28 , at 4,600 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deer Creek Forest Camp?
No. Deer Creek Forest Camp 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 Deer Creek Forest Camp?
Camping at Deer Creek Forest Camp costs Single site: $8 per night.
Is there drinking water at Deer Creek Forest Camp?
No. Deer Creek Forest Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Deer Creek Forest Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deer Creek Forest Camp.
When is Deer Creek Forest Camp open?
Deer Creek Forest Camp is open from May 17 to October 28.
How long can you stay at Deer Creek Forest Camp?
The stay limit at Deer Creek Forest Camp is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Deer Creek Forest Camp?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.4 mi away. 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 Deer Creek Forest Camp itself, and nothing from AT&T or Verizon within about half a mile. 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 Deer Creek Forest Camp?
Deer Creek Forest Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Deer Creek Forest Camp

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Rigley Lake, whose mapped center point is 24 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Rigley Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Curlew and campgrounds in Ferry.

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