Long Lake

Its 12 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 17 to October 28. Long Lake is a National Forest campground near Republic, Washington.

Alert First-come, first-served

National Forest · Republic, Washington

A camper and picnic table among the trees at Long Lake Campground

Long Lake, a marshy fly-fishing-only lake beside the campground

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A camper and picnic table among the trees at Long Lake Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Colville National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Long Lake: A 12.8-acre fly-fishing-only lake stocked with cutthroat trout, circled by a 1.5-mile shoreline trail; internal combustion motors and lead weights are prohibited, and common loons nest here. (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: 12

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

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

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,269 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 and 5G 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

Long Lake is open from May 17 to October 28 , at 3,269 ft.

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

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-28: Water shut off for the season (freezing); the campground stays open, with fees charged, until the last week of October.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Long Lake?

No. Long 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 Long Lake?

Camping at Long Lake costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night.

How many campsites does Long Lake have?

Long Lake has 12 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Long Lake?

Yes, Long Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Long Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Long Lake.

When is Long Lake open?

As of 2026-09-28: Water shut off for the season (freezing); the campground stays open, with fees charged, until the last week of October. Normally, it is open from May 17 to October 28.

How long can you stay at Long Lake?

The stay limit at Long Lake is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Long 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 and 5G 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 Long 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 Long Lake?

Long Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Long Lake

fishypedia.com · 1.5 miles

Long Lake sits on Ferry Lake, 1.5 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Ferry Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Republic and campgrounds in Ferry.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, quietHours, fireRings, petsAllowed, fee, season, closure, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Colville National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Colville National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, Colville National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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

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