Big Meadow Lake Campground
Ione, Washington · 3,428 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 41 mi E: Silver, 2,593 acres, 30% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,428 ft (1,045 m)3,428 ft1,045 m
- Land
- Colville National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This campground is equipped with tent/trailer sites, interpretive trails, boat launch, and a nice fishing dock. Some campsites are private and some with a lake view. This campground is good for wildlife viewing especially around the lake. A short paved walk out to a lookout viewing platform; affords great views of the lake. Nearby is the Hess Homestead Cabin which is day use only, first come first serve.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Big Meadow Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain55°35°
- ThuPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny59°35°
- FriMostly Sunny62°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain57°33°
- SunMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain51°35°
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Location and contact
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