USDA Forest Service · Washington
Bonaparte Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 33
- Hookups
- 33 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 48 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,606 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
- BONAPARTE C G (NFSR 3200012) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Colville National Forest
- Nearest town
- Tonasket
- Address
- 1 West Winesap, Tonasket, WA, 98855
- Phone
- 509-486-2186
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
33 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 23° | -10° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 20° | -9° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 25° | 4° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 29° | 19° | 63° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 40° | 30° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 46° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 56° | 45° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 48° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 35° | 27° | 70° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 28° | 18° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 26° | -3° | 44° | 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
- Lost Lake Group Unit · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Beth Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Beaver Lake Trailhead · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Johnstone Creek Park · BC Parks · 18 mi · 16 sites
- Jolly Creek · BC Recreation Sites · 19 mi · 3 sites
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