Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc

03/07/2026

South Skookum Lake Campground (in the Colville National Forest of Washington) has been added to recreation.gov. Reservations for this summer are available now. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372633

Explore South Skookum Lake in Colville National Forest, Washington with Recreation.gov. South Skookum Lake Campground is a beautiful campground situated next to South Skookum Lake. It is heavily forested and plenty of shade and seclusion from other

07/13/2025

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on the Colville National Forest. While you can still build fires in the campgrounds we manage, but please be extra careful and never leave your fire unattended.

04/19/2025

Day use season passes can now be bought online! Come enjoy the day use areas we manage on the Colville & Idaho Panhandle National Forests all summer long! https://www.sceniccanyons.com/product-page/day-use-season-pass

04/11/2025

08/28/2024

The Colville National Forest is now allowing camp fires in campgrounds as of today! So if you are going to a designated campground, plan on having a camp fire.

Fire danger is still high so please use a camp fire responsibly and keep them small!

Wood will be for sale at all of the campgrounds we manage today! Cash or check accepted. Have a great Labor Day weekend!

08/08/2024

On August 9, Colville National Forest will enter stage 2 fire restrictions. No campfires will be allowed in the campgrounds we manage on that forest.

07/20/2024

Colville National Forest is entering stage 1 fire restrictions on July 22. While campfires are still allowed in the campgrounds we manage, please be extra cautious and never leave your fire unattended.

06/27/2024

Browns Lake Campground will open on Friday, June 28. This Colville National Forest campground has been closed since 2022 for cleanup and restoration after a windstorm damaged the campground. This is still a work in progress, and new trees and vegetation will be planted in the fall.

01/05/2024

Campground Spotlight - Sam Owen

In 1941 the Owen family donated this piece of land to be used by the public to enjoy the various recreational activities the area has to offer. The past 82 years since have brought many families, friends, and community members together to enjoy the beautiful serene surroundings of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Lake Pend Oreille.

Sam Owen Campground is situated on the north east shore of Lake Pend Oreille in Hope, Idaho. Whether you are staying for the day or staying for a week you will be provided the chance to take in breathtaking lake views at sunrise and sunset and enjoy one of the many local hikes in the area. If spending your day hiking in the trees does not sound like your perfect vacation, then head down to the crystal clear lake where you can play in the water, rent a kayak or paddleboard, sunbathe on the rocks, fish, or launch your boat using the campgrounds boat launch and dock.

Our campsites are large and are the perfect spot to finish out your day with family and friends, telling stories and eating smores around the campfire. We sincerely hope you will consider visiting us this summer and look forward to hosting you in the near future!

You can reserve your spot for next summer by visiting https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232202

11/13/2023

Berlin Flats Group Area Spotlight

If you have a family reunion that you are planning for or a weekend getaway with friends and you are looking for a primitive camping experience on a warm summer weekend, Berlin Flats Group Area is the place to go! Berlin Flats Group Area is located along Shoshone Creek which is near the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Here visitors can tent camp or pull out their RVs and trailers.

The campground sits among lodgepole and other mixed pines at an elevation of 2,600 feet and is located among the mountain peaks of the Cascades. If you are a wildlife watcher or photographer you will have the chance of seeing deer, moose, elk, osprey and calliope hummingbirds. Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is very popular on Shoshone Creek and the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. Rafting, swimming and kayaking are also favorite activities on the water. You can also go up into the mountains and pick huckleberries and search for mushrooms.

Berlin Flats Group Area was formed from 9 single family sites and can accommodate up to 75 people. It has a small group fire pit area for everyone to gather to roast some marshmallows and make some smores. Amenities include drinking water from a hand pump and a vault toilet. To get to the campground, take Exit 43 off I-90 and then travel 26 miles North on Forest Service Road #9, then 5 miles North from Prichard on Forest Service Road #208, then turn right on Forest Service Road #412 and travel 9 miles to the campground. All roads are paved except for the last 2 miles of the trip.

Reservations for next summer can be made now at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234755?tab=seasons