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Lake Ellen West Campground

usfs · WA

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About

Lake Ellen West Campground is one of two campgrounds located on each end of the 75.5 acre Lake. Access to the campground and the boat launch is a single lane gravel road. Campsites have good separation for privacy. There is a boat dock on site and fishing for rainbow trout is good. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bald eagles, osprey, loons, beaver and more. This is a popular lake for families with small children because of the large availability for fishing off the bank. Many amateur photographers also enjoy the area and its picturesque opportunities.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Colville Fuels

    11 mi
  • grocery

    Kettle Falls Harvest Foods

    12 mi
  • trailhead

    White Mountain Trailhead

    7.2 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    3.4 mi
  • recreation site

    French Rock Boat Launch

    3.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: LAKE ELLEN WEST & BOAT LAUNCH in Colville National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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