Tonasket Ranger District


Bonaparte Lake - Tonasket RD

Tonasket Ranger District's 415,000 acre landscape covers five distinct blocks, or areas, across the eastern half of Okanogan County in North Central Washington; bordered on the north by Canada and the southwest by The Colville Indian Reservation.  The largest contiguous block is west of the Okanogan River.  It includes the northeast corner of the Pasayten Wilderness and shares a boundary with the Methow Valley Ranger District.  The Buckhorn, Mount Hull, Bonaparte and Aeneas blocks make up the east side of the District. 

Grass and shrubs dot the lower elevations, climbing to beautiful ponderosa pine forests at mid-elevations, then Douglas-fir/western larch, and the subalpine and alpine forest at elevations above 6,000 feet. 

More than 180 miles of trail are maintained for hikers, horseback riders and motorized recreationists.  There are several developed campgrounds as well as a lot of opportunity for dispersed recreation.

With fairly long travel distances from major northwest population centers, the District is considered a bit of a well kept secret by those who make the journey.  Whether it is June when the colorfull hillsides of Horseshoe Basin are a riot of color with wildflowers in bloom or in January when the glittering snow at Highlands snow park sparkles in the sunshine, the National Forest lands managed by Tonasket Ranger District offer a chance to stop, take a deep breath and feast on the Natures Glory.

 

At a Glance

Closest Towns: Tonasket, WA
Passes: Some trailheads require a valid recreation pass. Check our Recreation Passes and Permits page for details.

General Information

Directions:

1 West Winesap
Tonasket, WA 98855
509-486-2186 Voice
509-486-5144 TTY
509-486-1922 Fax


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Tonasket Ranger District

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Tonasket Ranger District

RV Camping

Areas for RV Camping at Tonasket Ranger District

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Tonasket Ranger District

Dispersed Camping

Areas for Dispersed Camping at Tonasket Ranger District

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Tonasket Ranger District

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Tonasket Ranger District

Ice Fishing

Areas for Ice Fishing at Tonasket Ranger District

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Tonasket Ranger District

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Tonasket Ranger District

Horse Camping

Areas for Horse Camping at Tonasket Ranger District

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Tonasket Ranger District

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Tonasket Ranger District

OHV Trail Riding

Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Tonasket Ranger District

Interpretive Areas

Areas for Interpretive Areas at Tonasket Ranger District

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at Tonasket Ranger District

Boating - Motorized

Areas for Boating - Motorized at Tonasket Ranger District

Boating - Non-Motorized

Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Tonasket Ranger District

Swimming

Areas for Swimming at Tonasket Ranger District

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Tonasket Ranger District

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at Tonasket Ranger District

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Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Highlights

Location

 
  Latitude : 
48.710587

  Longitude : 
-119.434403

 

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