Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-275028
When Kettle River Campground reopens
Kettle River Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 2,379 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 731 open for online reservation · 13 reserved · 1,635 closed.
Where the open windows are
69.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 731 of 2,379 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online69.3%
Open site-nights731 / 2,379
Reserved (of online inventory)13 / 744
Weekday openings410
Weekend openings321
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 410 fall on weekdays and 321 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December shows no online availability. 0 of 403 tracked site-nights are open there — 403 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 12 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 12 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 12 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 12 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 12 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 10 | 62 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 62 |
| 13 | 62 |
| 2 | 62 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
December0 of 403 · closed
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
731 open site-nights across 12 sites at Kettle River Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 27 2-night, 25 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 10.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 36 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 11 | 36 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 12 | 18 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 13 | 25 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 2 | 26 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 3 | 36 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 4 | 27 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 7 | 25 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 8 | 21 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 9 | 19 ft | None | 62 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more |
| 6 | 21 ft | None | 56 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +44 more |
| 5 | 28 ft | None | 55 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +43 more |
About Kettle River Campground
Overview
Kettle River is a shady campground on the banks of the Kettle River. Most of the sites are on the shoreline and have beautiful views of the Kettle River and surrounding landscape. Kettle River does not have a boat launch but does have a courtesy dock. This campground is a great place for birding, with a variety of waterfowl and raptors seen in the area. Kettle River Campground is typically quiet and doesn’t often fill.
Recreation
Kettle River Campground is popular with families to camp. They can easily access the Kettle River for shoreline fishing or birding.
Facilities
Kettle River Campground is a reservation only campground with 13 sites. There are picnic tables, fire pits, and water access located within the facility.
Natural Features
Kettle River Campground provides ample shade with thick forests of ponderosa pine, and douglas fir trees. The lake area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk and deer. Quite a few bald eagles have been spotted around Kettle River, and dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a short season. Much of the water in the originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, though temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer.
Nearby Attractions
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about 7.4 miles south of the campground in the town of Kettle Falls. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
13 monitored sitesRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups12 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
Kettle River Campground is 80 miles north of Spokane as you travel on hwy 395. Continue north on hwy 395 through the town of Kettle Falls. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 6.7 miles, turn right onto Waterview Drive. In 0.4 miles you'll arrive at Kettle River Campground. Kettle River Campground is 88 miles north of Davenport as you travel on SR 25. Travel 81 miles north on SR 25. At the intersection of SR 25 and hwy 395 at Kettle Falls turn left and travel north on 395. Continue across the bridge taking you to the west side of the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt NRA. After crossing the bridge travel north another 6.7 miles, turn right onto Waterview Drive. In 0.4 miles you'll arrive at Kettle River Campground.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Davenport, WA 99122509-754-7889
CampingCanoeingFishingKayakingWater Access
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Kettle River Campground?
Reservations for Kettle River Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 731 of 2,379 tracked site-nights are currently open (30.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Kettle River Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Kettle River Campground?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Kettle River Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 12 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 36 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Kettle River Campground?
April 2027, with 360 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 390.
When is the next open date at Kettle River Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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