East Sullivan

12391 SULLIVAN LAKE RD BOX 10
METALINE FALLS, WA 99153

Overview

East Sullivan Campground is located at the north end of Sullivan Lake about five miles east of Metaline Falls, Washington. The campground provides a unique environment where campers can enjoy many recreational opportunities.

Recreation

The Sullivan Lake Basin provides campers with opportunities for swimming, biking, fishing, boating and hiking. Canoeing , kayaking, paddle boarding and power boating are among the water sports popular on the lake.

Campers can walk directly from their campsite to a short nature trail, as well as the Lakeshore Trail, a National Scenic Trail that runs along the eastern shore of the lake. This 4.2 mile trail offers viewpoint of the lake and is a popular day-hike for all ages. Biking along local trails and roads is also popular.

Common fish species include burbot and Kokanee salmon. Fishing in this deep mountain lake is most successful from a boat.

Facilities

Campsites do not have a view of the lake, but they are all a short walk away. Along the lake is a day-use area, walking trail, boat ramp, picnic tables and swimming area. The group campground is located near the boat ramp and can accommodate up to 40 people. A small airstrip adjacent to the campground is used by some campers who fly in with their small aircraft, or via a chartered plane.

Natural Features

Sullivan Lake covers 1291 acres and has a depth of 320 feet. Hall Mountain rises abruptly from the eastern shore of the lake to a height of over 6000 feet. The densely wooded nature of the campground provides privacy at each campsite, and plenty of shade for warm summer days. Wildlife such as elk, moose, white-tailed deer, and black bears can be spotted in the area. In the fall, the surrounding forests are ablaze with the yellow foliage of western larch and aspen.

Nearby Attractions

The trail to the top of nearby Hall Mountain offers great views of the lake basin and surrounding mountains. Wildflowers canb abundant on this popular trail. A 20 mile drive will take you to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area, which offers excellent hikes and rugged mountain scenery.

Sullivan Lake is about four miles southeast of Metaline Falls, a quaint town with historic buildings. Crawford State Park is located on the west side of the Pend Oreille River near the U.S.- Canada border. In the summer, a park ranger conducts under-ground tours of Gardiner Cave, the main attraction at this park. Seattle City Light offers tours of their Boundary Hydroelectric Project, on the main-stem Pend Oreille River one mile from the international border.

Camp site features

Across 46 camp sites:

Fire pit: 6 of 46 sites
Pets allowed: all 46 sites
ADA accessible: 38 of 46 sites
Group sites: 1 of 46 sites
Longest RV: 55 ft
Largest party: 40 people

Directions

Campground is located 95 miles north of Spokane, Washington. From the junction of State Highway 20, follow State Highway 31 three miles north to the junction of the Sullivan Lake Road (County Road 9345). Follow the Sullivan Lake Road for 12.5 miles to the junction of Forest Road 2200 (Sullivan Creek). Turn right onto Sullivan Creek Road and follow it for 0.25 mile to the entrance of East Sullivan Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

119 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 stars

Shon V

Loop:Cedar

Site:

Reviewed a month ago

Our happy place. The current camp host family that has been there the past couple of years is great. Love the new dog swim area and swim dock at the beach area. Looking forward to next year!

Paul D

Loop:Fir

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

We arrived in the rain late afternoon to find the site woefully short for a 24' camper. Over the winter they had placed huge boulders in the wrong places. We met with the camp hosts and they found us a great site available and we had a great time. We found the toilets to be extremely clean and well stocked. They are pit toilets so there was an odor but far less then you'd expect - they were pumped recently. The park enforcement officer, David, was friendly and helpful. The setting and lake are magnificent. There are bears in the area so we kept the hiking to a minimum. Overall a great time was had.

Alan E

Loop:Cedar

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Absolutely beautiful country and close to home for us! Quiet, wooded, and not far from the lake where we parked.

David P

Loop:Cedar

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Sullivan lake is beautiful and the campground was clean and well cared for.

Goldie L

Loop:Cedar

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Bathrooms were either full of flies or stunk SO bad. Also had a big family next to us who allowed their kids to run by our tent at 6:30 in the morning, screaming. Then took their dogs down to the beach (one of them pee’d on someone else’s stuff and they did nothing!) off leash. We, on the other hand, got yelled at by not only the camp host but also a ranger for watching a movie the ended 23 minutes after 10pm! Also, one more complaint… the walk in sites that only allow one car, are $31!!!! Are you kidding me?!?! WAY over priced!! Same price for a regular site that allows multiple cars. Doesn’t make sense to me!

Alecia C

Loop:Cedar

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Second time up here in less than two months and it did not disappoint! Very private spot. The camp hosts, are absolutely wonderful. Great down to Earth people. Look forward to my next visit! ( people that have to CONTINUALLY run their generators….you know you won’t survive the apocalypse, right? ) good grief! 🙄

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve