U.S. Forest Service · Colville National Forest · Washington

Lambert Creek Horse Camp

This shaded horse camp is located across the road from the Old Stage/Midnight Ridge Trailhead, which offers a great horseback, hiking, or mountain biking loop opportunity. The 6-unit campground offers parking spurs, picnic tables, rock fire rings, creek access for watering stock, and an outhouse. The area is fenced with cattleguards to keep cattle out. There is a 6-foot bypass gate adjacent to the entrance road cattle guard to allow stock users access to the trail system. There are currently no corrals, highlines, or hitching rails at this campground.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedFreeTents only

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4fires
active
Rep Rx - Walker 50 (prescribed burn) · 5 mi away · 313 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesNo Fee

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 17 to October 28
ForestColville National Forest
FeesNo Fee
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfire in developed fire ring only. Fireworks are prohibited. Pets must be on leash. OHV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times

Colville National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lambert Creek Horse Camp20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 13.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 6.6 inches of snowMarch: 1.54 inches of precipitation, 3.3 inches of snowApril: 1.38 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 2.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.17 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.25 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowDecember: 2.19 inches of precipitation, 20.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.6°F averageFebruary: 27.9°F averageMarch: 36.3°F averageApril: 43.8°F averageMay: 52.5°F averageJune: 58.1°F averageJuly: 65.3°F averageAugust: 64.6°F averageSeptember: 56.0°F averageOctober: 43.2°F averageNovember: 31.5°F averageDecember: 23.1°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Republic, 11 miles from the campground at 2,555 feet, station USC00456974 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 18 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 53 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 17 to October 28.

Getting there

Coordinates48.7287° N, 118.5230° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker 50

    5 mi from the campground · 313 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rep Rx - Walker Hp

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Pass Mp

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    3R Rx - Shed Mp

    12 mi from the campground · 10 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗6.3 mi
Outdoor gearBoulder Creek Saddle Shop ↗22.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗49.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Old Stage ↗
    7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Midnight Ridge
    4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Lambert
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.2 mi
    Marcus
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.9 mi
    Leona Loop
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.9 mi
    Leona
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Colville National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lambert Creek Horse Camp?

No. Lambert Creek Horse Camp is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Lambert Creek Horse Camp?

Nothing. Lambert Creek Horse Camp is listed as free. No Fee

Source: Forest Service

Is Lambert Creek Horse Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 17 to October 28.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Lambert Creek Horse Camp?

Lambert Creek Horse Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Lambert Creek Horse Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wapaloosie Horse Campground (5.9 mi, first-come), Jungle Hill Horse Campground (7.3 mi, first-come), and Sherman Overlook (9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby