Kerr Campground
This campground is located next to the North Fork Salmon Creek. There are two loops in this campground with a total of 11 single campsites and one double site. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spaces. Two toilet facilities service the campground. No water is available. Garbage service is located in Oriole campground to the south.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $10/single site. Extra Vehicle: $5/per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to October 27 |
| Forest | Colville National Forest |
| Fees | Camping: $10/single site. Extra Vehicle: $5/per night |
| Rules | Washington state fishing license required. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits 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 |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.6116° N, 119.7885° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSwimptkin Rx
30 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTon Rx - North Hull
31 mi from the campground · 332 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 18.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cascades Outdoor ↗ | 20.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
Henderson Point Recreation Area - Kerr Lake - Campground Review
Trails nearby
- 2.7 miTunnel ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.7 miMuckamuck1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.1 miAngel Pass1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.3 miSugarloaf Lake0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miSchalow3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miMutton Ridge2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Okanogan Project: Conconully Resevoir DamStructure · Conconully · 5.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kerr Campground?
No. Kerr Campground 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 Kerr Campground?
Camping: $10/single site. Extra Vehicle: $5/per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Kerr Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 1 to October 27.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Kerr Campground have?
11 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Kerr Campground?
Kerr Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Kerr Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Oriole Campground (1.2 mi), Salmon Meadows Campground (4 mi, first-come), and Tiffany Springs Campground (9.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby