Bonaparte Lake Campground


Area Status: Open
Bonaparte Lake

This campground is a popular site on Bonaparte Lake. A boat launch, wheelchair-accessible fishing dock, and day-use/swimming area are also popular amenities. Water and garbage dumpsters are available. Five double toilets as well as a flush toilet service the campground. The campground also has a seasonal Camp Host.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Group site is closed for reservations in 2021. Site available as a single use first-come first-serve.
Reservations: Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis or by reservation at Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777). Group site is closed for reservations in 2021. Site available as a single use first-come first-serve.
Area Amenities: Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:
Open Season: May 15 - October 17
Restrictions: Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. No wake zone for boating -8 mph maximum. Use of lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis is prohibited.
  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.             
  • Campfires in developed fire pits onl       
  • Fireworks are prohibited          
  • Dogs must be on leash          
  • OHV use prohibited in the campground            
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days         
  • No lead weights in lake
  • Food and wildlife attractants must be properly stored at all times
Closest Towns: Tonasket, WA
Information Center: Trail Map of Five Lakes Area

General Information

Directions:

From Tonasket, take State Route 20 East for 24 miles to County Road #4953 (Bonaparte Recreation Area). Take County Road #4953 5.5 miles where it turns into Forest Service Road #32. The Bonaparte Lake Campground entrance is on the left.

Latitude 48.793063 Longitude -119.057666


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Maximum trailer length is 32 feet. Not all sites at the campground will accommodate this large of a trailer.

Group Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Viewing Wildlife

Loons, eagles, and osprey are present in this area and around the lake.

Picnicking

Boating - Motorized

No wake zone for boating -8 mph maximum.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming

Designated swim beach. Floating swimming dock. No lifeguard on duty.

Amenities

Camping trailer: Maximum vehicle length 32 feet
Picnic tables: No Day Use Fee
Parking: No Day Use Fee
Toilets: Flush and Vault
Boat ramp: No Day Use Fee
Drinking water: Developed Potable Water

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Highlights

Location

 
  Latitude : 
48.793063

  Longitude : 
-119.057666

  Elevation : 
3,578 ft.