Sullivan Lake Nature Trail

Sullivan Lake is a superb destination in northeastern Washington, with three beautiful Forest Service campgrounds available. A short nature trail departs from East Sullivan Campground, winding through the forest on the north side of the lake. Sadly, it’s no longer possible to find the interpretive guide that explains features along the trail, but it hardly matters in such a lovely setting.

The Nature Trail shares a trailhead with the Sullivan Lakeshore Trail. You’ll find it along the Sullivan Lake Campground Road, just before the fork to the campground itself. There’s room for about 6 cars, with additional parking in the campground.

Once on the trail, you’ll soon reach a fork in the trail; turn left onto the Nature Trail, which climbs gradually through the forest. If you keep your eyes open, you’ll see signs of a 1926 forest fire and a huge, stately old western larch. The Sullivan Lake Area is also home to deer, moose, beaver, eagles, turkeys and a host of other wildlife.