Overview
Colville is a small city in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northeast Washington State. It is the county seat of Stevens County.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Colville
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife found in the refuge include numerous songbirds, bald eagles, elk, black bears, timber wolves, cougars, moose, beavers, and white-tailed deer. Public uses include hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and horseback …
49 Degrees North
A ski resort on Chewelah Mountain, in the far northeast of Washington, near the borders with Idaho and British Columbia. The base is at 3,923 ft with the summit at 5,774 ft. It is served by six chairlifts - one quad, one…
Crystal Falls
Stevens County Historical Society
Consisting of a museum, a lookout tower, trappers’ cabins, a blacksmith’s shop and more, the Heritage Center provides visitors a complete history of the area.
Northport International Raceway
Home of the N.I.D.R.A.: the Northport International Dirt Racing Association.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 66 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 130 mi away. Directions
Colville surrounds the intersection of US-395 and WA-20:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Crystal Falls, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, 49 Degrees North
- Lunch Rancho Chico
- Afternoon Stevens County Historical Society, Northport International Raceway
- Dinner Tony's Italian Eatery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Local information
Get in
Colville surrounds the intersection of US-395 and WA-20:
- US Highway 395 (US-395) heads north to Kettle Falls and south to Spokane.
- State Route 20 (WA-20) heads generally east through the hills towards Tiger, going through part of the Colville National Forest.
Arriving by private vehicle or bike is easiest and most convenient.
Get around
The main business district is only a few blocks long, so park your car and walk. Lots of easy parking is available just off Main St.
See
See Crystal Falls
Do
Do 49 Degrees North
A ski resort on Chewelah Mountain, in the far northeast of Washington, near the borders with Idaho and British Columbia. The base is at 3,923 ft with the summit at 5,774 ft. It is served by six chairlifts - one quad, one high-speed detachable quad, and four doubles.
Do Northport International Raceway
Home of the N.I.D.R.A.: the Northport International Dirt Racing Association.
Buy
There are several good sized grocery stores, a couple of thrift stores and auto parts outlets.
Eat
Eat Rancho Chico
good, reasonably priced Mexican fare. Licensed with Mexican beer available.
Eat Tony's Italian Eatery
Great Food, Dine-in, Take-out, or delivery. Pizza, and Italian style dishes.
Sleep
Camping
There are numerous campgrounds and RV parks close to Colville and several campgrounds along the Columbia River in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreational Area, which is not too far away. There are also campgrounds in the Colville National Forest.
Go next
- Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area along the Columbia River reaches just a few miles west of Colville.
- Grand Coulee Dam
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