Kamloops Island Campground in WA -- Campground & RV Camping in Washington

Situated at the mouth of the Kettle River where it meets the Columbia River, Kamloops Island features 17 campsites shaded by ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The layout includes a main hub of sites tucked into vegetation for tents and RVs, plus a cluster of walk-in tent sites in a pine grove. Sites include picnic tables and fire pits, but campers must bring their own drinking water. Amenities include a courtesy dock, but no boat launch. Historic St. Paul's Mission is 4.5 miles south in Kettle Falls.

Getting there: Kamloops Island Campground is 79 miles north of Spokane as you travel on hwy 395. Continue north on hwy 395 through the town of Kettle Falls. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River. Kamloops Island Campground is 88 miles north of Davenport as you travel on SR 25. Travel 81 miles north on SR 25. At the intersection of SR 25 and hwy 395 at Kettle Falls turn left and travel north on 395. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 7 miles, turn right onto Northport Flat Creek Road. In 0.2 miles Kamloops Island will be on your left just as you cross the Kettle River.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 17-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• The Lake Roosevelt shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• Bisbee Mountain stands 3,632 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles southwest.
• 9 hike-in sites, with 10 on the water and most of them shaded.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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