Kettle River is a small and quiet campground.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Kettle River is a shady campground on the banks of the Kettle River. Most of the sites are on the shoreline and have beautiful views of the Kettle River and surrounding landscape. Kettle River does not have a boat launch but does have a courtesy dock. This campground is a great place for birding, with a variety of waterfowl and raptors seen in the area. Kettle River Campground is typically quiet and doesn’t often fill.
Campsites
Location
Along US 395
Boyds, WA 99107
Fees
Hours
Kettle River Campground is open seasonally.
Reservations
All campsites are reservation only.
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From Kettle Falls, drive north on US 395. You will cross Lake Roosevelt over Barneys Bridge. Follow US 395 north approximately 6 miles past the bridge. Turn right at the Kettle River Campground sign.
Weather
Summer weather is hot and buggy, with highs averaging in the 90s and lows in the 50s. Rain and thunderstorms can happen any time of year. In the winter, expect cold temperatures and possible snow. Temperatures can vary in spring and fall. Be prepared for many types of weather in all seasons.
Accessibility
The pit toilet is wheelchair accessible. All campground roads are paved, but footpaths between campsites are generally not wheelchair accessible.
Most major carriers have some cell coverage at Kettle River Campground. Check or report cell reception on Recreation.gov campground reviews: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/275028
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
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RVs and trailers up to 38 feet long may camp at Kettle River. Most sites can accommodate vehicles 20 feet or longer, but length varies from site to site. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs cannot be parked on the grass or anywhere except the designated parking spot for each site. Kettle River Campground does not have hookups.
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Each campsite has a parking space, picnic table, and fire pit with grate. There is a courtesy dock, but no boat launch.
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Campground roads and campsite parking spaces are paved. Campsite areas are unpaved and may be uneven. Campsite 8 is a designated ADA site with a 21-foot maximum vehicle length. The pit toilet has a sidewalk pathway from the road.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground