Bonaparte Lake Campground

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1 West Winesap
Tonasket, WA 98855

Overview

Bonaparte Lake Campground is located on the southern edge of Bonaparte Lake east of Tonasket, WA, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The setting of the campground is in a mixed ponderosa pine and Douglas fir conifer forest at the base of Bonaparte Mountain. This campground has a group site, multiple family and individual campsites available.

Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity on the lake, with anglers enjoying boat fishing for rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout as well as using the accessible fishing dock. A boat launch area is available in the campground. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming can also be enjoyed. Hiking around the lake or up the Pipsissewa Trail, which is accessed from the southern loop, are popular activities. Taking a bike ride on the surrounding roads is also available.

Facilities

The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire grills. All sites can accommodate tents and some sites feature tent pads. The group site is equipped with drinking water, picnic tables, campfire grills, a community fire pit, RV/Camper parking and room for tent sites. A group shelter is available at the site. Drinking water, vault and flush toilets are also available in the campground. Access to the lake and boat launch are within walking distance.

Natural Features

Bonaparte Lake's elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon. Mule deer, elk, moose, and the occasional black bear can be sighted in the area. Bonaparte, Spur, and Cumberland Mountains surround the lake.

Nearby Attractions

Pipsissewa Trail to Pipsissewa Point, which overlooks Bonaparte Lake, is a two mile hike from the campground. Continuing from there onto the South Side trail #308 for five miles will take you to the Bonaparte Mountain Fire Lookout. Lost Lake Campground is approximately 10 miles away on the 33 road. Beaver Lake and Beth Lake Campgrounds are approximately seven miles away on the 32 road. Within 10 miles visitors can explore accessible and interpretive trails, geologic attractions, scenic overlooks, and scenic drives.

Camp site features

Across 33 camp sites:

Fire pit: 1 of 33 sites
Picnic table: all 33 sites
Pets allowed: all 33 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 33 sites
Group sites: 1 of 33 sites
Longest RV: 48 ft
Largest party: 75 people

Directions

From Tonasket, Washington, take State Route 20 East for 24 miles. Turn left onto the Bonaparte Recreation Area turnoff (Okanogan County Road 4953). Continue on Okanogan County Road #4953 for approximately 6 miles to the Bonaparte Lake Campground entrance on the left hand side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

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Wendy H

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Reviewed a month ago

We have been going to Bonaparte Lake for many years to camp and fish and we just love it there. We always see a lot of wild life and enjoy hearing the loons

Robert Y

Loop:South Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We found the lakeside camp site to be delightful. Our grandchildren enjoyed paddle boarding on the lake.

Donna D

Loop:South Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Bonaparte Lake is such a beautiful & relaxing place to camp. The Forest Service campground is clean and well maintained. The host is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed hiking and kayaking both at Bonaparte Lake and nearby Lost Lake. We certainly will camp there again.

Eric D

Loop:South Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

One of the nicest little spots you could ever hope to find. Fishing, hiking, the lodge down the road for great food. The campground is quiet and clean and the spots though close together are pretty well played out.

Steven K

Loop:South Loop

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Reviewed 3 months ago

lovely, rustic camping. canoe up the lake to see loons or eat great food at bonaparte resort. go for a swim. bike around the loops. try to score a lakeside site!

Ron A

Loop:South Loop

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Very enjoyable experience... spacious and clean campsites, clean bathrooms, nice hosts.

Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

May 1, 2027 – May 13, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027

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Walk In season

Oct 17, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Walk In season

May 1, 2028 – May 11, 2028

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Peak season

May 12, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028

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Walk In season

Oct 16, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

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