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Lake Ellen West Campground is one of two campgrounds located on each end of the 75.5 acre Lake. Access to the campground and the boat launch is a single lane gravel road. Campsites have good separation for privacy. There is a boat dock on site and fishing for rainbow trout is good. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bald eagles, osprey, loons, beaver and more. This is a popular lake for family's with small children because of the large availability for fishing off the bank. Many amateur photographers also enjoy the area and its picturesque opportunities. Facilities 5 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Boat ramp Dock No drinking water Toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
From Kettle Falls head West on HWY 20 across Columbia river bridge to the Inchelium turn off. Follow to the Lk Ellen turn off approx. 5 miles.
Very cute area! Lake has great fishing and kayaking! Would definitely recommend to camp here or just take a day trip and go swimming! Very warm water in the summer and very snowy and iced over during the winter! Just such a beautifully stunning area!
I was planning camp at this lake for the weekend. Parked at a spot and as I was filling out paper to pay for the site. A haggy lady drove up and yelled out "are you camping here". Instead of introducing herself as the camp host. Right off the bat she was unwelcoming and seemed annoyed. Why else was I there if not to camp... the second thing she said was we have very strict rules here. I was there with my wife and kid, and wasn't there to party.
She used scare tactics of rattle snakes and bears to scare us off. Told us we cant have food out when its dark. etc. etc.
The whole ordeal turned me off and we left. Wouldn't you know it here family member was right behind her driving another truck.
She was the most bizarre camp host encounters I ever had.
Lady our tax money goes to these camp areas. On top of that we also pay the camp fee. Its is not your private property and It is for everyone to enjoy. We are not homeless asking for a shelter and do not appreciate the dictator personal rules from you. The rules are posted and we are capable of read. I never hear from the camp host to most places I been to.
Nice Columbia river view and access. Nice bathrooms. Camp sights are not on top of each other.
Great little campground next to a small lake. Sites are treed and private. Best for tents or small campers.
Very reasonably priced campground with access to a beautiful lake. Pit toilets are available. No cell phone signal and very dusty but a great place to kick back for a few days.
