Bumping Lake Campground
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Goose Prairie, WA, WA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (172 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bumping Lake Campground sits just off the forested shore of Bumping Lake. It is in the Cascade Mountains east of Mount Rainier National Park and about 45 miles northwest of Naches, Washington. Fantastic peaks, high-country lakes and old-growth forests provide visitors with unique and surprising landscapes, making the campground an ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions.This location has limited staffing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bumping Lake Campground sits on the forested shore of Bumping Lake in the Cascade Mountains, offering fantastic peaks, high-country lakes and old-growth forests ideal for both individual and family camping. The location provides prime opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Douglas Squirrel, Hermit Thrush, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Violet-green Swallow, and Tree Swallow
Insider tips for Bumping Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups Located 45 miles northwest of Naches and accessible via Forest Road 18 from Highway 410
Skip Bumping Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups; most sites have no hookups available. You need camping outside May through October; seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Bumping Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cougar Flat (NACHES, WA), Lodgepole Campground (Washington) (NACHES, WA), Pleasant Valley Campground (NACHES, WA), Soda Springs Campground (Bumping River, Wa) (Goose Prairie , WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bumping Lake Campground
Cell signal at Bumping Lake Campground (Goose Prairie, 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.
Bumping Lake Campground sits just off the forested shore of Bumping Lake. It is in the Cascade Mountains east of Mount Rainier National Park and about 45 miles northwest of Naches, Washington. Fantastic peaks, high-country lakes and old-growth forests provide visitors with unique and surprising landscapes, making the campground an ideal setting for both individual and family camping excursions.This location has limited staffing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; most sites have no hookups
Located 45 miles northwest of Naches and accessible via Forest Road 18 from Highway 410
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Yakima, travel 25 miles on Highway 12 to the junction with Highway 410. Travel 29 miles on Highway 410 (Chinook Pass Highway) to milepost 88.4. Take Forest Road 18 (Bumping River Road) for 11.7 miles to campground.
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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