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Trout Lake

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $8 per night, and it is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27. Trout Lake is a National Forest campground near Kettle Falls, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Kettle Falls, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Trout Lake and Hoodoo Canyon Trail: Tent sites near the lake with a fishing dock and small boat launch (no internal combustion motors); the campground is the trailhead for the 4.7-mile Hoodoo Canyon Trail #17. (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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets 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

Elevation
3,047 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 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

Trout Lake is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27 , at 3,047 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Trout Lake?
No. Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake?
Camping at Trout Lake costs Single Site: $8 per night.
Is there drinking water at Trout Lake?
No. Trout Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Trout Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Trout Lake.
When is Trout Lake open?
Trout Lake is open from Memorial Day weekend to October 27.
How long can you stay at Trout Lake?
The stay limit at Trout Lake is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Trout Lake?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 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 Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake?
Trout Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Trout Lake

fishypedia.com · 8.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Ellen, whose mapped center point is 8.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Ellen fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Canyon Creek Colville · National Forest Season Memorial Day weekend to October 27 Fee Not on record Reservable Kettle Falls Campground Kettle Falls · National Park Service Season Year-round Fee $30/night Reservable Haag Cove Campground Kettle Falls · National Park Service Season Not on record Fee $23/night Reservable Locust Grove Group Sites Kettle Falls · National Park Service Season Not on record Fee $65/night

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

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night
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