3.8919 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Mid May - mid fall
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Mid May - mid fall
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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47.6174, -115.1886
Tent campers or small-rig owners who can snag site 5, which sits larger and closer to the river than the other four. Fall fishing for trout in the Thompson, mushroom picking in the damp understory, and zero nightly fee make this a strong late-season stop near Thompson Falls.
Rigs over 20 feet will struggle hard with the hairpin turn on the narrow loop road, and there's no potable water on-site at any point in the season, so hauling your own is mandatory. June and July mosquito pressure in this moist cedar bottom is genuinely punishing.
Reference information about Copper King Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground is in a moist river bottom cedar forest (bring your bug repellent in June and July). Adjacent Thompson River offers fishing opportunities. Access for large vehicles can be challenging.</p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions at Copper King. Daytime highs from September through October range from 50 to 65°F, with nights dropping to 25–40°F. Mosquitoes decline sharply after summer, the crowds thin out, and the light through the cedars turns dramatic. Fishing stays productive as trout feed ahead of winter. Summer brings warmer days ideal for river activities, but June and July mean heavy mosquito pressure in the moist forest. Late spring can see freezing nights and snow.
Description states fall delivers the best conditions: cooler temps, fewer mosquitoes.
Copper King Campground offers basic amenities suitable for a simple camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring, as confirmed by official sources. However, potable water is not available on-site, and campers are advised to bring their own water. Vault toilets are provided, and user reviews describe them as 'pit vault toilets.' There is no electricity, water, or sewer hookups available for RVs.
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