Swan Lake Kitchen

650 East Delaware Ave
Republic, WA 99166

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.

Facilities

The covered kitchen comes with several picnic tables, a campfire ring, a stone fireplace, drinking water, vault toilets and garbage containers. The site is suited to groups of 35.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 3,640 feet, Swan Lake Kitchen is located in a wooded area overlooking the 52-acre Swan Lake. The kitchen is on the north end of the lake near the swimming beach.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The Republic Ranger Station and the Stonerose Interpretive Center are 15 miles north in the town of Repbulic.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 35 people

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Matt H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great camp spot! Plenty of room; quiet; kitchen shelter is great! One thing that should be advertised is that you’ll either need to back your trailer in or back it out. Not enough room in the parking area to turn a trailer longer than ~16’.

Michelle J

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Reviewed a year ago

The kids loved jumping off the dock. We hiked around the lake. When they say “No trailer turnaround” they mean it. We had to back our trailer into the lot. Loved our time there and are already planning next year’s adventure.

Cassandra O

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Reviewed 2 years ago

One of the best group sites to rent out. It's peaceful and your not bothered by anyone and can't hear other campers with the distance between us. We come every year!

Cassandra B

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Everything was great!

Cassandra B

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Reviewed 5 years ago

It was clean. Quiet. I don't think they knew we were going. They had signs up announcing the reservation before us & after but not us. So a lot of people we walking in our campsite. But left when they saw us.

Availability

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