4.3358 reviewsPrice
$6/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Season of use is fro...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$6/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Season of use is fro...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Sherman Overlook Campground, Colville National Forest, WA
Hikers targeting the Kettle Crest Trail system will find this hard to beat at the price. July and August hit the sweet spot: trails fully clear, daytime temps in the 60s-70s, and the nine-site cap keeps it from getting crowded. Bring all your water from Republic, 13.5 miles out.
No potable water on-site is a real logistical hassle if you're not prepared for it. Sites nearest the Sherman Pass road get meaningful traffic noise, and mosquitoes can be aggressive mid-summer. RVers over 30 feet won't fit.
Reference information about Sherman Overlook Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This Campground is equipped with picnic areas and 9 tent/trailer sites. Bathrooms are available. Some campsites are private. Connects to the Kettle Crest via the Sherman Pass Tie Trail #96. The campground also provides access to Sherman Overlook Trail #96.A. This is a short paved ADA accessible interpretive trail.</p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable access. Daytime highs hit 60-75°F from July through August, but nights cool to the mid-30s or mid-40s at this elevation. Trails are fully clear and wildflower displays peak. Snow lingers into late spring and returns early fall. Crowds stay modest even in peak season due to the nine-site limit. Bring layers. The elevation means cool mornings even in July. Mosquitoes appear during certain periods, according to visitor reports. Winter transforms the area but limits access.
Summer offers reliable access, 60–75°F days, clear trails and wildflowers.
Sherman Overlook Campground is equipped with essential amenities for a primarily primitive camping experience. The campground features 9 tent/trailer sites, picnic tables at each site, and vault toilets. However, potable water is not available on-site, and visitors must bring their own water. Fire rings are provided at campsites, and a paved ADA-accessible interpretive trail is present. Additionally, there is no day-use fee at the campground.
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