USDA Forest Service · Washington
Lost Lake Group Unit
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 13 to October 16
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,907 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LOST LAKE CG (NFSR 3200075) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- TONASKET
- Address
- 1 WEST WINESAP, TONASKET, WA, 98855
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lost Lake Group Site is located in Lost Lake Campground which is situated on the northern edge of Lost Lake on the Tonasket Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Set beneath mixed-conifer forest and surrounded by mountains, this campground offers one group site, suitable for large family and group camping excursions as well as several non-reservable single and double sites.
Recreation
Lost Lake Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities.
Anglers enjoy boat fishing (with an electric motor only) for rainbow and triploid eastern brook are available in abundance. A boat ramp is available in the campground.
For an easy, interpretive hike for the whole family, the Big Tree Trail starts across the road from the Lost Lake guard house at the entrance to the campground. This 0.8 mile trail connects with a loop trail that highlights two 600-year old western larch trees. It is particularly beautiful when the wildflowers are out in June. Another great hike is the Strawberry Mt. Trail that starts just outside the Campground entrance and travels 1.5 miles up to Strawberry Mt.
Facilities
This campground has one designated group site, able to accommodate up to 100 people.
The site is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, drinking water and flush toilets.
Access to Lost Lake beach and Lost Lake Amphitheater are within walking distance.
Natural Features
The Lost Lake area offers a medium sized lake with scenic views, forested mountains, abundant wildlife, and a few hiking trails.
Visitors to the area can expect many days of warm, sunny weather in the summer, and winters with clear skies and plenty of snow.
The surrounding area has clean streams and diverse forests that support an abundance of wildlife, including deer, porcupine, black bear, cougar, native fish, common loon, bald eagles, and migratory birds. Endangered and threatened species, including gray wolves and Canada lynx, also find havens in nearby ecosystems.
Nearby Attractions
Fees
Campground rate is based on number of campers.
;$40 for 1-25 people, $60 for 26-50 people and $80 for 51-100 people
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 21° | -11° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 18° | -13° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 24° | 3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 28° | 15° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 39° | 28° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 44° | 34° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 54° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 55° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 46° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 33° | 25° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 16° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 24° | -5° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Beth Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Beaver Lake Trailhead · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Bonaparte Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 33 sites
- Johnstone Creek Park · BC Parks · 13 mi · 16 sites
- Jolly Creek · BC Recreation Sites · 15 mi · 3 sites
All public campgrounds in Washington · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.