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Colville National Forest
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The Colville National Forest is located in the northeast corner of Washington and covers 1.9 million acres. The forest is a place of abundant pristine meadows and fragile landscapes first shaped 10,000 years ago by Ice Age glaciers. Over a million people relax and play in the Colville each year. In addition to camping and berry picking visitors can enjoy a variety of other recreation activities.
The Sherman Pass Scenic Byway routes over Washington's highest maintained pass of 5,575 feet. The Byway offers interpretive sites and the remnants of a 20,000 acre forest fire. The Colville's lakes and streams are filled with cutthroat, eastern brook and rainbow trout. There are several recreation sites and trailheads including a number of trails that are universally accessible. Other recreation opportunities include the beautiful Salmo-Priest Wilderness, historical interpretive sites, an environmental education lab, fossil beds and archaeological digs.

Facilities: Colville National Forest provides over 30 campgrounds ranging from primitive to fully developed. Many of the campgrounds are open to tents and RV's. Some campgrounds may provide pull through camping spots. There are also many picnic areas within the forest. Restrooms and drinking water may be provided at some recreation sites throughout the forest.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Colville National Forest. Reservations may be accepted or required for campgrounds and other recreation sites within the forest.

Best Time To Visit: Colville National Forest is open year round.

Fees: Parking, camping, and/or entrance fees may be charged at some of the recreation sites within the forest.

Accessibility: Several of the campgrounds within the forest provide access for the physically challenged.

Rules: Check the local fishing, hunting, and fire regulations. Do not leave campfires unattended. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation sites. Obey all traffic signs.

Directions: The Colville National Forest is located in the northeast corner of Washington and covers 1.9 million acres.

Address
Colville National Forest
765 South Main Street
Colville, Washington 99114
Phone
General: (509) 684-7000
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