Metaline Waterfront Park

Metaline Waterfront Park is a community access point on the Pend Oreille River in the town of Metaline, Washington, located upstream of Metaline Falls on the western shore. The park offers a kayak/canoe ramp, trailer parking, picnic areas, a group shelter with fire pit, and restroom facilities—making it suitable for day-use boating and paddling activities. The park is open year-round but may experience occasional flooding during spring months (late May to early June).

The Pend Oreille River at this location is a major river system with significant flow (averaging over 26,000 cubic feet per second) and moderate current velocity of approximately 9.84 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial, fast-moving waterway. Metaline serves as an access point for the Pend Oreille River Water Trail, which extends 70 miles downstream to Boundary Dam, passing through notable features including Metaline Falls Rapid and a scenic canyon reach with dramatic rock walls. Nearby Edgewater Campground (about 2 miles away) offers overnight accommodations for those planning extended trips. Those paddling longer sections should come prepared with adequate supplies, wear a PFD, and be aware that road access is limited between put-in and take-out points.

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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