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Browns Lake Campground

9 mi northeast of Cusick, WA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Browns Lake Campground

Located on the Newport Ranger District, Browns Lake Campground lies 25 miles northeast of Newport. This lake is nonmotorized, flyfishing only. Located within the campground is a historical cabin believed to have been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trailhead for Browns Lake Trail 320 is located near the boat ramp. - [Browns Lake](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/colville/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=72034&actid=42) - [Browns Lake Trail 320](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/colville/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=67818&actid=42) **Logging in the area may impact accessability.**

  • Fees: - Camping: $27/single site - Extra vehicle: none - Day use: $10 - Season Day Pass for Colville and Idaho Panhandle: $52 - Day use: $52…
  • Season: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
  • Managed by: USFS - Colville National Forest
  • Where: 9 mi northeast of Cusick, WA · 48.43617, -117.19637

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingHistory & culture

Amenities:

Tents allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

29°
19°Jan
33°
19°Feb
40°
24°Mar
47°
29°Apr
57°
37°May
63°
43°Jun
74°
49°Jul
73°
48°Aug
63°
42°Sep
47°
32°Oct
34°
24°Nov
27°
18°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Browns Lake Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Browns LakeHorse0.1 mi2.8 mi
SheepherderATV road0.3 mi10.5 mi
Browns LakeATV road0.5 mi3.8 mi
South Baldy-SoloHiking2.7 mi3.0 mi
South Skookum LakeHiking2.9 mi1.3 mi
South Skookum Lake (Dragonfly)Hiking3.0 mi0.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 7.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.