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Browns Lake Campground

NF-5030, Newport Ranger District, Cusick, Washington 99119 USA

Independent
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
No Wifi

Located on the Newport Ranger District, Browns Lake Campground lies 25 miles northeast of Newport. This lake is nonmotorized, flyfishing only. Located within the campground is a historical cabin believed to have been built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The trailhead for Browns Lake Trail #320 is located near the boat ramp. Facilities18 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo drinking waterVault toiletGarbage disposal

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Ratings Summary

4.0 Access

5.0 Location

4.0 Cleanliness

3.0 Site Quality

4.0 Noise

Cell Coverage

Verizon 5G

Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on August 25, 2020

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Reviewed by
michaelsirott

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August 25, 2020

*****campground is "CLOSED for construction" as of May 2023****************

Not bad for a quick getaway or fishing trip. There's not a lot to do here except relax.

Browns Lake is a small mountain lake about 12 miles outside Usk WA, surrounded by clearcut and forest. The campground is on the south side of the lake within a ceder grove. The lake is motorless and fly fishing only. There's a hiking trail that goes into the ceder grove. The lake is great for fishing, wading, kayaking, SUPs and canoeing.

All the sites are first-come-first-serve and are equally available to tent campers and RVs. Most, but not all sites have somewhat level parking for RVs. RV length is limited to about 24 feet. All sites are back in only. No hookups. No dump station. No water. There are several vault toilets. There are bear proof trash bins throughout the campground. Maintainance and condition was good, typical of Forest Service campgrounds in the northwest.

We did a spur-of-the moment overnight trip on a Saturday and didn't expect to find a great site. The campground was at about 75% capacity when we arrived. We got lucky and found spot 7 adjacent to the lakefront. Our friends got spot 9 which had a better lake view.

There's no cell service, although our friends were able to get a text out on the south side of the campground.

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Nightly Rate: $22.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 7

4 Access

5 Location

4 Cleanliness

3 Site Quality

4 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon