Edgewater Campground

Edgewater Campground offers a convenient boat ramp access point on the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest, located about 90 miles north of Spokane near Ione, WA. The campground sits directly on the riverbank and provides both day-use and overnight camping options, making it a good base for extended paddling trips. Facilities include a general boat ramp, vault toilets, and water pumps, though services are minimal. For reservations and current information, contact 509-446-7500.

The Pend Oreille River at this location is a major waterway—a 141-mile-long river with strong current conditions averaging 9.84 feet per second and a mild gradient of 2.1 feet per mile. The river supports good fishing for trout and bass and flows through scenic terrain surrounded by cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir forests with views of the Selkirk Mountains. Be prepared for a substantial river with active flow; this access works well for both kayakers and motorized boaters. A Washington state fishing license is required, and camping fees apply with discounts available for seniors and access pass holders.

Overview
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and fishing. The picturesque area, surrounded by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir, boasts views of the Selkirk Mountains.Recreation
Trout and bass fishing is great for avid anglers. A boat ramp is...

Overview
Edgewater Campground is perched along the banks of the Pend Oreille River in the Colville National Forest. The quiet, family-friendly campground attracts visitors who come for boating, hiking and fishing. The picturesque area, surrounded by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir, boasts views of the Selkirk Mountains.Recreation
Trout and bass fishing is great for avid anglers. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Hikers enjoy exploring nearby Terry Trail and Box Canyon. Wildlife watching for moose, white-tailed deer and the endangered woodland caribou is another popular activity.Facilities
Parking spurs are gravel and grass and can accommodate any size RV. A campground host is on-site, and firewood is available for sale. Amenities inc
lude vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.Natural Features
The campground sits on a bluff on the east bank of the river at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Many campsites offer a scenic view of the river. The forest floor is covered with thimbleberry, wild rose and other shrubs.

The 1.1 million acre Colville National Forest lies in the northeast corner of Washington. The forest's great salmon runs first attracted native Americans to the area, then miners, homesteaders and fur trappers followed. The variety of resources and natural beauty in the region continues to attract visitors.

Three mountain ranges, the Okanogan, Kettle River and Selkirk, run through the Colville Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Sweet Creek Falls is located just north of the city of Ione.

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