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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Quimby on October 31, 2010, 04:24:04 PM

Title: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: Quimby on October 31, 2010, 04:24:04 PM: So I am heading out next week to the Colville area for the late Whitetail hunt since I struck out during the regular season! I have been to Colville a few times, but never camped. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good area to base camp? Are there lots of campgrounds around the area? I have been looking online and it seems there are a few, but would like to get some input from some folks that have been there and done that. I have a 27 foot trailer that I am taking. I was planning on just setting up in the National Forest, but if anyone has a better idea or area to research it would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: yelp on October 31, 2010, 04:31:15 PM: Beaver Lake resort..

http://www.beaverlodgeresort.org/ (http://www.beaverlodgeresort.org/)
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 31, 2010, 04:40:10 PM: Twin Lakes has a public campground its state or nfs (dont remember which) it's been a few years since me and the kids used it. Didnt have a lot of people at it, you want to take the first road off the highway to it the other is not suitable for RVs. Dry camping only.
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: Mossy on October 31, 2010, 05:40:58 PM: I would camp in the NF, lots of areas. Hopefully you've drove the roads while you were up there. If you want to drive a little longer I believe marcus island is open year round near kettle falls, pretty close to colville. Or, you can always drop your trailer at walmart like everyone else. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 31, 2010, 06:07:46 PM: What direction are you going to hunt from Colville? Are you going to be in the 105 unit ? Let me know and I'll try and help since I live in Curlew and kinda know that area.

Campmeat
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: cwuwildcat on October 31, 2010, 06:08:38 PM: What part of the Colville are you going to? It's pretty large and in three separate sections. Only 2 are open for white tail if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: 7mm_mag_man on October 31, 2010, 07:05:29 PM: Little Pend Oreille Wild Life Refuge has free camping up near McDonald Lake. GMU 117 for late Whitetail.
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: TSLPE on October 31, 2010, 10:09:49 PM: I too am heading up there to hunt and we are staying at Beaver Lodge resort. They do have spots for RVs there but I don't know what they cost. We are staying in a cabin. Dress warm as it gets cold!!
Title: Re: Camping Ideas for late Whitetail in Colville
Post by: Quimby on November 01, 2010, 03:46:36 PM: Since it's my first time, I am kind of on a hunting/scouting mission. In looking at the maps, I am thinking of GMU's 111, 121 and 117 mainly. Any suggestions? There is a lot of ground out that way from what I can tell on the maps. I am not looking for hunting hot spots, just some past experiences that you folks can share. As far as camping goes, I think I am going to just find a spot in the woods and go from there.