There are numerous hiking trails on the District, the majority of which are located within the Salmo-Priest Wilderness. The Mill Pond Historic Site provides a barrier-free trail with interpretation of a bit of local history. Huckleberries become plentiful around July and August. Sullivan Lake, Mill Pond, Crescent Lake, and the Pend Oreille River, as well as many streams, are all fishable. Sullivan Lake is open for fishing year round.
Fishing is slow, but the patient are rewarded with record size rainbow, brown trout and ling cod.
The Metalines Chamber of Commerce has been stocking the Pend Oreille River with net pen raised rainbow trout in an effort to enhance fishing opportunities. Launches are located at Metaline City Park and above Boundary Dam for the stretch of river between Box Canyon and Boundary Dams. There are boat launches located at both the north and south ends of Sullivan Lake. Boat access at Crescent Lake and Mill Pond is restricted to small water craft without internal combustion motors. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Colville National Forest on the Sullivan Lake Ranger District.