Fishing & Camping
People are beginning to discover the natural beauty and bountiful lakes that are located within the Colville Reservation. Whether you are a camper, hiker, fisher or biker, there is something for everyone looking for that escape from city life. With miles of sandy beach and hidden gems isolated from the general population, the Colville Indian Reservation helps rest and relax your body, spirit and mind. There is something special about being away from the stresses of every day life that rejuvenates a person. While vacationing on the Colville Indian Reservation, you’ll relearn words and phrases such as fun, exciting, beautiful, breathe-taking, peaceful and “it don’t get any better than this,” but you’ll forget stress, timelines, brownnosing and traffic. It is the perfect getaway that helps you balance yourself with nature and the surrounding environment.
The Colville Indian Reservation is all about the beauty undeveloped landscaping offers. Many of the attractions are for naturalists, either people who enjoy the beauty of non-industrialized areas or the plant life and wildlife involved with it. So whether you simply want to escape to a comfort zone, view plentiful plant and wildlife or create your own fishing tales, the Colville Indian Reservation is right for you.
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Map of Non-Tribal Members Camping Sites
Rainbow Beach Resort:
Rainbow Beach Resort’s main purpose is to provide a vacation resort in a remote area. The resort is located a few miles west of Inchelium, Washington and offers a variety of activities on and around the beautiful 1,721 acre Twin Lakes area.
A wide variety of birds and wildlife are abundant around the lake. North twin offers one of the few loon nesting areas in Washington state. Other activities include water skiing, swimming, biking & hiking.
Rainbow Beach provides cabins, RV spaces and boat rentals. The cabins range from non-modern to grand and deluxe models. During the winter months, the lake is known for its ice-fishing. You can catch rainbow trout, eastern brook and large-mouth bass. You can read more about fishing on Twin Lakes at Washingtonlakes.com. Back to top of Page
Reynold’s Resort:
At 542 acres, Reynold’s Resort, nestled in the mountains at about 2000 feet elevation, boasts some of the best fishing on the Colville Indian Reservation on Buffalo Lake. The lake is filled with rainbow trout, silvers, large-mouth bass and crawdad. Buffalo Lake offers fishing year round with winter being a popular time for its ice fishing. You can read more about fishing on Buffalo Lake from the Dave Graybill, the Fishin’ Magician..
Reynold’s Resort offers a variety of camping opportunities for those looking for hidden gems that have yet to be discovered by a mainstream of campers. Cabins, RV hook ups, tent sites, camping permits and fishing permits can all be found at Reynold’s
McGinnis Lake:
McGinnis Lake is a 115-acre lakes that offers brook and rainbow trout, along with large-mouth bass and crayfish. It has public access and requires a tribal fishing permit for non-tribal members. For more information about fishing McGinnis Lake check out the fishing report. Back to top of Page
Barnaby Creek/Barnaby Island:
Barnaby Creek is located about 500 feet off the Kettle Falls road, approximately 15 miles north of Inchelium. During the fishing season, many people enjoy catching fish and exploring Barnaby Island. The island sets about .5 miles off the shoreline and is an excellent remote spot. Privacy is abundant and many people enjoy the quiet solitude this island offers.
Roger’s Bar:
Roger’s Bar is located off the Silver Creek road approximately 20 miles south of Inchelium, along Lake Roosevelt. Local residents and boaters alike utilize this location. Secluded inlets, sandy beaches and warm, sunny days make this spot a must for people wanting to enjoy a great vacation, afternoon outing, or weekend camping trip. Present facilities include outhouses, picnic tables, fire rings and sandy beaches.
Wilmont Bay:
Wilmont Bay is located off the Silver Creek road and is about 24 miles south of Inchelium. Hidden amidst the tall pines, this inlet lures you into a quiet setting that focuses on the beauty of a waterfall. Time seems to be suspended as you swim, picnic, and relax as the sun sinks behind the mountains. Facilities offered at this site are picnic tables, outhouses, and garbage cans. Back to top of Page
Swawilla Basin:
The Swawilla Basin is located in the south central part of the Reservation, approximately 5 miles upstream from Grand Coulee Dam and 6 miles downstream from the San Poil Park. The site is approximately 10 acres in size with nice sandy beaches and private coves which makes the site appealing to campers, boaters and fisherman.
Rocky Point Campground:
Rocky Point Campgrounds are located 100 feet off the Bridge Creek road, along the northeastern shoreline of North Twin Lakes. Current facilities include outhouses, fire rings, garbage cans and a boating/swimming dock
Keller Park :
Keller Park is located two miles south of Keller, Washington, adjacent to Highway 21. The park is located along the San Poil River and the mouth of the Columbia River. It encompasses 4 acres with picnic tables, barbecue pits, boating/swimming docks, restrooms and camping facilities. It is a great stop for those coming from, or heading to the Canadian border.
Twenty One-Mile Creek Campground:
Twenty One-Mile Creek campground sets off to the right of Highway 21, along the San Poil River. Nestled in tall pines, amidst a deep canyon, it is the perfect location for summer camp.
Thirteen Mile Creek Campground:
Thirteen Mile Creek Campground is well named as it is approximately thirteen miles from Republic off highway 21. It is also a gateway into fourteen miles of backcountry trail riding. This campground includes a parking area, campground spurs, fire rings, restrooms, a loading ramp, four hitching rails, picnic tables and a watering hole for horses. Back to top of Page
Coyote Creek:
Coyote Creek is located in the western part of the Reservation and is approximately ten miles from Nespelem, Washington off All-American Highway 155. Coyote Creek campground is positioned with access from 155 and from the Coyote Creek/Kartar Road. The site provides a quiet picnic setting with restroom facilities to all travelers going through the Reservation. This site is approximately 10-12 acres in size and is quite appealing due to its semi-remoteness and physical features which include tall pine, mountain grass and ferns.
Omak Lake/Mission End:
The Mission End is located five miles south of All-American Highway 155 on the Paschal Sherman Indian School road approximately 9 miles southeast of Omak, Washington. This site is presently equipped with a boating/swimming dock. Omak Lake is twelve miles long with sandy beaches located on the southwest, northwest and northeast shores. The boating dock is located at the northeast shore. The lake is stocked with various game fish and is open to the general public on a permit basis.
Omak Lake/Nicholson Beach:
Nicholson Beach is located on the west side of Omak Lake. Access to this area is by Kartar Valley road or Omak Lake road. The site is approximately 100 acres in size which includes a quarter mile of sandy beach used for swimming, boating, camping and fishing. The facilities include campsites and outhouses. Day use only no overnight camping is allowed. Back to top of Page
Big Goose Lake & Little Goose Lake:
Big Goose Lake and Little Goose Lake are located to the south of Omak Lake, on the Omak Lake road. Big Goose Lake is approximately two miles long. Its marshy wetlands make it a prime habitat for waterfowl. The banks of Big Goose Lake are filled with cattails and swamp grass providing excellent camouflage for waterfowl. The water is filled with lily pads providing bass with excellent habitat.
Rufus Woods Net Pens:
The Rufus Woods net pens is located approximately 7 miles southwest of the Colville Indian Agency on the Columbia River road. This site is approximately 4 acres in size and currently has 3 developed campsites and 1 outhouse. This area is open year around primarily used by fishermen seeking the Columbia River trophy trout.