Quick Facts
2,277 ftPrice
$6/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Memorial Day Weekend...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
2,277 ftPrice
$6/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Memorial Day Weekend...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
Top-Rated
Based on 18 reviews
16 Google reviews
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"User reviews highlight the campground's seclusion, scenic beauty, and opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. It is considered peaceful, especially during less busy times. However, some users mentioned encountering wildlife at night and recommended bringing precautions such as motion sensor lights."
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Lake Ellen East Campground
48.5022, -118.2461
Best Time to Camp at Lake Ellen East Campground
From Memorial Day Weekend through September's golden days, Lake Ellen East transforms into a summer sanctuary where warm sunshine filters through the forest canopy. The camping season perfectly captures the region's most inviting months, when crystal-clear nights reveal a cosmic tapestry overhead - what visitors lovingly describe as 'huge star-filled skies' that seem close enough to touch. As autumn approaches, crisp mornings give way to perfect hiking weather, while winter brings a dramatic transformation as snow blankets the landscape and the lake rests beneath sheets of ice, waiting patiently for spring's return.
Peak season Memorial Day–Sept 30; summer offers warm weather, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Open through Sept 30; early fall ('golden days') attractive but season is limited.
Opens Memorial Day Weekend; spring access not available.
Campground closed after Sept 30; not available in winter.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: Memorial Day Weekend through September 30. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Memorial Day Weekend - September 30
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