The best waterside campgrounds near Northport, Washington

Set up camp waterside in Northport and choose from over 1,280 options, all geared for those who want to wake up near lakes, rivers, or streams. Expect average nightly rates around $35, with some spots dipping as low as $18. Local favorites include Mountain Refuge Ranch (115 reviews), a spot where the river’s just a short walk from your tent, and Valhalla Pines Campground (75 reviews), which backs onto thick forest and a quiet creek. Big Sky Camping (45 reviews) gives you wide-open views and direct water access. Most sites here allow pets, offer toilets, and let you build a campfire. Hiking, swimming, and even snow sports are local staples, so pack for more than just lounging by the shore. Northport’s waterside campsites are made for active days and easy nights under the stars.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Northport

Set up camp waterside in Northport and choose from over 1,280 options, all geared for those who want to wake up near lakes, rivers, or streams. Expect average nightly rates around $35, with some spots dipping as low as $18. Local favorites include Mountain Refuge Ranch (115 reviews), a spot where the river’s just a short walk from your tent, and Valhalla Pines Campground (75 reviews), which backs onto thick forest and a quiet creek. Big Sky Camping (45 reviews) gives you wide-open views and direct water access. Most sites here allow pets, offer toilets, and let you build a campfire. Hiking, swimming, and even snow sports are local staples, so pack for more than just lounging by the shore. Northport’s waterside campsites are made for active days and easy nights under the stars.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Northport

1. China Bend Winery Estate

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6.7mi from Northport · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Beautiful Organic Estate Winery on the banks of the Columbia River. Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, wine tasting at our scenic, serene location. Many secluded camping spots.

2. Mountain Refuge Ranch

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19mi from Northport · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN REFUGE RANCH PRIVATE CAMPSITES & SELKIRK EPIC ADVENTURES.. 3 Private ”Cliff Side“ Campsites overlooking the Emerald River, privately surrounded by enchanting forests of the Selkirk Mtns. Offering incredible adventures, kayak rentals and guided trips. Ghost towns, tops of the mountain 360 degree views, 4 x 4 mtn trek trips, Bigfoot seeker trips, fishing and more. We do all kinds of adventures can send you links to the website for each package… SOON TINY HOME with Epic views as well.. Adults only. Metaline Falls, WA 🏕 A few things to note: Any Adventures 🤙extras you’d like added: -⚓️Kayak Rentals $75 each all day -💐Romantic Table set up: flowers/chocolates/tiki torches $50 -🪵 Firewood enough for 2 fires $15 -🐮 1hr Ranch Animal Adventure Tour $50 -😎local PRO adventure tips for $tips needed? 👻Ghost towns/🦅view points places to eat 🍽️ & more just Let me know, easy to add on.. “I AM” Selkirk EPIC Adventures😎🔥

3. Colville National Forest

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680 sites · Ione, Washington

Shaped by behemoth glaciers that carved out the land over 10,000 years ago, Colville National Forest is a gorgeous treasure spanning 1.1 million acres (props to President Theodore Roosevelt for saving it). The lands include a number of geographic features including the Kettle River, upper reach of the Columbia River and the Selkirk mountain range, which is considered to be at the foothills of the Rockies. Residents (including several Native American tribes) and visitors enjoy camping, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, lakes, rivers and some too legit to quit wildlife including grizzly bears, cougars, bald eagles and the last remaining herd of caribou in the US. That was almost starting to sound like an indie music festival lineup! Did we mention it’s an inspiring place? So much so that close to a million smackeroos was recently rewarded for continued restoration projects. Check the forest website for alerts and advisories.

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Public campgrounds near Northport

Big Meadow Lake Campground

16mi from Northport · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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Pierre Lake Campground

16mi from Northport · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Taylor Ridge Trail #74 Dispersed Campground

19mi from Northport · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Edgewater Campground

20mi from Northport · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lake Leo Campground

22mi from Northport · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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Mill Pond Campground

23mi from Northport · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lake Thomas Campground

23mi from Northport · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

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West Sullivan Campground

23mi from Northport · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

East Sullivan Campground

23mi from Northport · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Lake Gillette Campground

24mi from Northport · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Gillette Campground

24mi from Northport · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Davis Lake Campground

24mi from Northport · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Colville National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Deborah

August 2025

18 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

Our stay at the winery was amazing! Staff was very welcoming and the owners take great pride in their land, I was in absolute awe of their garden and beautiful sunflowers! The wine tasting was phenomenal and we truly enjoyed the homemade dip the owners make. Definitely plan on coming back.

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Tracey

July 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

Camping beside the fruit trees and grape vines was magical. The hosts are a lively couple who have put their heart and soul into their property. Time beside the river was nice and cool during the heat of the day. Expect to be self contained if you are camping.

Jenn

July 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at China Bend Winery Estate

The day we showed up to camp was the same day there were level 3 fire evacuations. The site was magical until then. Fearful we left at night and slept in our car the next town over. During the day when winds were down we enjoyed the spot thoroughly.

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Allie

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

We had a wonderful time camping at the winery, we were able to tent camp right on the water and got to have it all to ourselves. The winery manager Alan was so helpful and made the trip that much better. It was a great 3 days of relaxing, reading and exploring, we will definitely be going back

Tonya

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

Wonderful place. Would absolutely recommend! Beautiful location with very accommodating hosts.

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Diane

June 2025

17 ft toy hauler

With pets

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

We brought our trailer and enjoy the peace and quiet of the setting. We did some wine tasting and enjoyed Bart and Victory’s hospitality. Beautiful area. Would recommend it.

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Aaron

June 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to China Bend Winery Estate

It was so peaceful. You really have to slow down when you get there. Nothing is rushed, even conversation. Such a peaceful beautiful place, took me back growing up with the hippies in the 70's. Cannot say enough about this place. The wines, the foods, the hosts, so wonderful.

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Russ

June 2025

32 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at China Bend Winery Estate

We brought our tent trailer and family to stay for a 4 day weekend. The hosts were very welcoming, and the experience was not one to forget. We camped, tasted wine, participated in their Friday evening happy hour, threw rocks in the river with the kids, and overall had a wonderful stay.