Blackpine Lake
Federal campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Location: Twisp, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blackpine-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Blackpine Lake offers affordable camping at $20/night with fire rings and picnic tables in a scenic location near Twisp, WA. First-come, first-served access provides flexibility for spontaneous trips.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, columbian ground squirrels, red-tailed hawks, american dippers, and western fence lizards are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Blackpine Lake: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Drive west on Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for about 10 miles, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 43
Skip Blackpine Lake if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require advance reservations - first-come, first-served only. You're visiting November through April - seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Blackpine Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crater Creek (Carlton, WA), War Creek (Twisp, WA), Foggy Dew (Carlton, WA), Mystery (Twisp, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blackpine Lake
Cell signal at Blackpine Lake (Twisp, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available
Drive west on Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for about 10 miles, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 43
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for about 10 miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 43, crossing Buttermilk Bridge across Twisp River, stay to the left and follow the 43 road for about 8 miles, turn left into campground on the north end of the lake. Note: This is the best route to the campground from Twisp River Road (County Road #9114), as the Poorman Creek route is very, very narrow, and not recommended for trailers.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
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