Swan Lake Kitchen

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Colville National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Colville National Forest Fees: - Camping: $8/single site - Group Camping : $35/group site (Reservation only) with a one time transaction fee of $10 - Extra Vehicle: $2/per night Season: May 17 to October 28 Status: closed Reservations: Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group site is available by reservation at Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777). Overview A variety of activities await visitors at the open air Swan Lake Kitchen. Located within the Swan Lake Campground, the group site is situated on a large, flat open space near the beach. The kitchen itself is located up the hill from the beach in the trees. The kitchen is accessible via a staircase from the parking area and a path from the beach. A day of swimming, boating, fishing or hiking can be topped off with a trip to the kitchen to wind down and enjoy a group meal. Originally built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the site was historically preserved in 2009 and retains its charming historic character. Recreation Swan Lake has a sandy beach with a swimming dock, plus access to the Swan Lake Trail #14. The trail boasts views of the lake and seasonal huckleberries. Wildlife watching is excellent and the lake is home to loons throughout most of the summer.… Getting there: From Seattle take Highway 2 east to Wenatchee, Highway 97 north to Tonasket, then Highway 20 east to Republic. From Republic take Highway 21 south seven miles to paved Forest Road 53 (Scatter Creek). Travel on FR 53 approximately seven miles to the entrance of Swan Lake Campground. The kitchen area is located at the far end of the campground. Rules: Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. Use of lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis is prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited. - Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. - Campfire in developed fire ring only - Fireworks are prohibited - Pets must… Phone: (509)775-7400 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234632 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS