Big Meadow Lake Campground

Big Meadow Lake Campground offers a primitive boat ramp suitable for non-motorized boats, making it an ideal launch point for kayakers and canoeists. The facility includes an accessible dock, carry-down access, and a fishing dock for easy water entry. Located near Ione in Pend Oreille County, the campground sits within the Colville National Forest and features 16 campsites with interpretive trails and a scenic viewing platform overlooking the lake.

Be aware that Big Meadow Lake is relatively shallow and heavily vegetated with milfoil, which may affect paddling in some areas but creates excellent wildlife habitat. The lake is popular for wildlife viewing, including loons, ducks, and occasional eagles. The campground offers vault toilets and campsites (some with lake views), but lacks drinking water. For reservations and additional information, contact Recreation.gov or call 509-446-7500. The access is located approximately 90 miles north of Spokane, just east of the Ione Bridge crossing the Pend Oreille River.

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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