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Lake Ellen West

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night, and it is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27. Lake Ellen West is a National Forest campground near Kettle Falls, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Kettle Falls, Washington

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Gravel

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

Lake Ellen: One of two campgrounds on the 75.5-acre lake: good bank fishing for rainbow trout, no gas motors or lead tackle, bald eagles, osprey and loons. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

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

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

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
2,260 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
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

Lake Ellen West is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27 , at 2,260 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lake Ellen West?
No. Lake Ellen West 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 Ellen West?
Camping at Lake Ellen West costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night.
Is there drinking water at Lake Ellen West?
No. Lake Ellen West has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Ellen West?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Ellen West.
When is Lake Ellen West open?
Lake Ellen West is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27.
How long can you stay at Lake Ellen West?
The stay limit at Lake Ellen West is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Lake Ellen West?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.5 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE 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 Lake Ellen West itself. 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 Ellen West?
Lake Ellen West is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lake Ellen West

fishypedia.com · 0.3 miles

Lake Ellen West sits on Lake Ellen, 0.3 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lake Ellen fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Lake Ellen Kettle Falls · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to September 30 Fee Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night Not on record Barnaby Creek Campground Inchelium · Tribal Land Season April 1 to Second Sunday in November Fee $35 per day camping permit (double if bought from an enforcement officer in the field) First-come Canyon Creek Colville · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to October 27 Fee Not on record Reservable Haag Cove Campground Kettle Falls · National Park Service Season Not on record Fee $23/night

More campgrounds: camping near Kettle Falls and campgrounds in Ferry.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night
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