Salmon Meadows Campground
This campground was originally established in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and boasts a picnic gazebo built by the CCC as well as an old registration booth. Fourteen campsites will accommodate tents or trailers. Two sites have horse corrals. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.
More like this: first-come in Washington · tent only in Washington
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 15 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. Maximum length of stay: 14 days. Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.6577° N, 119.8418° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTon Rx - North Hull
31 mi from the campground · 332 acres
- PrescribedSwimptkin Rx
33 mi from the campground
- WildfireSisi
50 mi from the campground · 4,743 acres · 34% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cascades Outdoor ↗ | 20 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miAngel Pass1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miMutton Ridge2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miTiffany Lake ↗8.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miClark Ridge ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miHoneymoon Pass2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miMuckamuck1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.8 miNorth Fork Salmon Creek Trailhead ↗Colville National Forest
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 · 9.3 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Salmon Meadows Campground?
No. Salmon Meadows 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 Salmon Meadows Campground?
Camping: $10/single site. Extra Vehicle: $5/per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Salmon Meadows Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 15 to October 27.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Salmon Meadows Campground?
Salmon Meadows Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Salmon Meadows Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kerr Campground (4 mi, first-come), Oriole Campground (5.2 mi), and Tiffany Springs Campground (5.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby