Boundary Tours and Recreation

Located adjacent to Boundary Dam, the Forebay Recreation Area consists of a campground, a day-use area, and a boat launch.

Hours:
Open year-round. Please note: in winter water may not be available and roads may not be plowed.

Location:
To reach the Forebay Recreation Area, leave Highway 31 in the town of Metaline, WA, and follow Boundary Dam Rd. (County Road 2975) approximately 11 miles until you reach the dam.

Campground Amenities:

• Free. First-come, first-served. No reservations.
• 22 Campsites, including 12 RV sites; Class C RVs can be accommodated.
• Stays limited to six consecutive nights.
• Facilities and services: Flush toilets and potable water available. No hook-ups, dump station, or showers.
• All campsites have fire rings and picnic tables.

Day-Use Area Amenities:

• Seven day-use picnic tables.
• Four BBQ grills.
• One large group shelter with four picnic tables.
• 14 day-use parking stalls.

Boat Launch Amenities:

• Concrete boat launch with accessible boarding dock.
• 13 parking stalls for trucks and trailers.
• Tie-down area.

To view all guidelines for site use, download the Forebay Recreation Area Rules and Regulations.

This community park is located in the town of Metaline, Washington, upstream of Metaline Falls on the western shore of the Pend Oreille River. It provides opportunities for boating, picnicking, and other day use activities.

Hours:
Open year-round. Please note: the park is subject to occasional flooding during the spring run-off, approximately late May-early June.

Location:
Metaline Waterfront Park is located in the town of Metaline, WA. From State Route 20, turn onto N. Main Avenue and follow the road until reaching the park.

Amenities:

• Concrete boat launch with accessible boarding dock.
• Kayak ramp.
• Parking for trucks with trailers.
• Group shelter with fire pit.
• Picnic tables.
• Playground equipment
• Restroom building with flush toilets.

Six shoreline sites along the Boundary Project’s 17.5-mile long reservoir provide the opportunity for camping in a remote, primitive setting: Lime Creek, Everett Slough, Monument Bar, Grandview, Slumber Cove, and Ledbetter Cove. Boundary’s boat-in campsites are located on the Pend Oreille River Water Trail, which traverses 70 miles along the Pend Oreille River from Oldtown, Idaho, to Boundary Dam.

Hours:
Open year-round.

Locations:
Download a map of the Boundary Project to see the locations of the six boat-in campsites.

Amenities:

• Fire rings.
• Picnic tables.
• Tent pads.
• Food storage lockers.
• Primitive toilets (except Slumber Cove).

Guidelines:

• Follow the seven principles of "Leave No Trace."
• Camp at established sites to minimize your impact on plants, soil and wildlife.
• Follow all posted fire regulations. Use existing fire rings.
• The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive days.
• Proper food storage is required.

To view all guidelines for site use, download the Boundary Boat-In Campsite Rules and Regulations.

The Vista House, recognized nationally for its modern design when it was constructed in 1965, sits on the eastern rim of the Pend Oreille River canyon, overlooking the Boundary Dam site. The interior of the viewing room offers near-panoramic views of the canyon and surrounding mountains, with interpretive displays on local natural resources and the history and development of the Boundary Project. There is also a short path leading to an exterior viewing platform.

Hours:
The Vista House is open seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The viewing platform is open year-round, though the road may not be plowed during the winter months. Please check conditions before traveling in the winter.

Location:
Reach the Vista House by turning onto the Eastside Road via State Route 31 at Crescent Lake, approximately 11 miles north of Metaline Falls, one mile south of the Canadian border. The Vista House is located at the end of the Eastside Road. There is no access to Boundary Dam from the Vista House.

Amenities:
Flush restrooms are available.