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Sherman Overlook

Its 9 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 May 31 to September 18. Sherman Overlook is a National Forest campground near Kettle Falls, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Kettle Falls, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Sherman Overlook Trail and Kettle Crest: The short paved, ADA-accessible Sherman Overlook interpretive Trail #96A starts here, and the Sherman Pass Tie Trail #96 connects to the Kettle Crest. (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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
9
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.

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
5,228 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

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

Sherman Overlook is open from May 31 to September 18 , at 5,228 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sherman Overlook?
No. Sherman Overlook 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 Sherman Overlook?
Camping at Sherman Overlook costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night.
How many campsites does Sherman Overlook have?
Sherman Overlook has 9 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Sherman Overlook?
Yes, Sherman Overlook has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Sherman Overlook?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sherman Overlook.
When is Sherman Overlook open?
Sherman Overlook is open from May 31 to September 18.
How long can you stay at Sherman Overlook?
The stay limit at Sherman Overlook is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Sherman Overlook?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 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 Sherman Overlook itself, and nothing from 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 Sherman Overlook?
Sherman Overlook is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sherman Overlook

fishypedia.com · 12 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Ellen, whose mapped center point is 12 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Ellen fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Trout Lake Kettle Falls · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to October 27 Fee Single Site: $8 per night First-come Canyon Creek Colville · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to October 27 Fee Not on record First-come Lake Ellen West Kettle Falls · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to October 27 Fee Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night Reservable Curlew Lake State Park Republic · State Park Season April 6 to October 31 Fee Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, full hookup $46-$56

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

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