USDA Forest Service · Washington
East Sullivan
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 46
- Hookups
- 39 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 27
- Max RV length
- 55 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,661 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SULLIVAN LAKE CAMPGROUND LOOP (NFSR 2200244) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- METALINE FALLS
- Address
- 12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10, METALINE FALLS, WA, 99153
- Phone
- 509-446-7500
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating
46 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
East Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake about five miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy many recreational opportunities.
Recreation
The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, biking, fishing, boating and hiking. Canoeing , kayaking, paddle boarding and power boating are among the water sports popular on the lake.
Campers can walk directly from their campsite to a short nature trail, as well as the Lakeshore Trail, a National Scenic Trail that runs along the eastern shore of the lake. This 4.2 mile trail offers viewpoint of the lake and is a popular day-hike for all ages. Biking along local trails and roads is also popular.
Common fish species include burbot and Kokanee salmon. Fishing in this deep mountain lake is most successful from a boat.
Facilities
Campsites do not have a view of the lake, but they are all a short walk away. Along the lake is a day-use area, walking trail, boat ramp, picnic tables and swimming area. The group campground is located near the boat ramp and can accommodate up to 40 people. A small airstrip adjacent to the campground is used by some campers who fly in with their small aircraft, or via a chartered plane.
Natural Features
Sullivan Lake covers 1291 acres and has a depth of 320 feet. Hall Mountain rises abruptly from the eastern shore of the lake to a height of over 6000 feet. The densely wooded nature of the campground provides privacy at each campsite, and plenty of shade for warm summer days. Wildlife such as elk, moose, white-tailed deer, and black bears can be spotted in the area. In the fall, the surrounding forests are ablaze with the yellow foliage of western larch and aspen.
Nearby Attractions
The trail to the top of nearby Hall Mountain offers great views of the lake basin and surrounding mountains. Wildflowers canb abundant on this popular trail. A 20 mile drive will take you to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area, which offers excellent hikes and rugged mountain scenery.
Sullivan Lake is about four miles southeast of Metaline Falls, a quaint town with historic buildings. Crawford State Park is located on the west side of the Pend Oreille River near the U.S.- Canada border. In the summer, a park ranger conducts under-ground tours of Gardiner Cave, the main attraction at this park. Seattle City Light offers tours of their Boundary Hydroelectric Project, on the main-stem Pend Oreille River one mile from the international border.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 24° | -17° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 24° | -7° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 5° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 35° | 21° | 69° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 44° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 49° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 61° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 61° | 51° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 52° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 39° | 31° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 32° | 13° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 2° | 48° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Sullivan Mountain Trailhead · 3.1 mi as the crow flies
Crowell Ridge 7.5 mi Hike · Drive there - North Fork Harvey Creek Trailhead · 7.1 mi as the crow flies
Grassy Top 8.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Pass Creek Pass Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Grassy Top 8.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Bear Pasture Trailhead · 8.4 mi as the crow flies
Crowell Ridge 7.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 194 trails in Colville National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- West Sullivan · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 11 sites
- Mill Pond Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Noisy Creek · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 20 sites
- Grandview Boat-In Campsite · Bureau of Land Management · 5 mi
- Ledbetter Cove Boat-In Campsite · Bureau of Land Management · 6 mi
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