Bonaparte Lake Campground
Colville National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tonasket, WA, WA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$125 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (59 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Bonaparte Lake’s elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bonaparte Lake Campground offers 33 sites in a scenic mixed conifer forest setting on the southern edge of Bonaparte Lake, with popular fishing opportunities for rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. The campground provides essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Long-eared Owl, Gray Jay, Hairy Woodpecker, and Rough-legged Hawk documented within 8km
Insider tips for Bonaparte Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a boat or kayak to access trout fishing on Bonaparte Lake Suitable for self-contained RVs despite lack of hookups
Skip Bonaparte Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups - none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal closure. You prefer smaller, less-booked facilities - federal campground books up quickly.
Best time to visit Bonaparte Lake Campground: May-October — Official seasonal operation period.
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Lake Group Unit (TONASKET, WA), Swan Lake Kitchen (Republic, WA), Snow Peak Cabin (Republic, WA), Kettle River Campground (Davenport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bonaparte Lake Campground
Cell signal at Bonaparte Lake Campground (Tonasket, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
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.Bonaparte Lake’s elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a boat or kayak to access trout fishing on Bonaparte Lake
Suitable for self-contained RVs despite lack of hookups
Official seasonal operation period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
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 — Colville National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Colville National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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