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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.
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.
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.
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.
From Tonasket, Washington, take State Route 20 east for 24 miles. Exit at the Bonaparte Recreation Area on Qkanogan County road 4953, which turns into National Forest System road 32. Continue on National Forest System road 32 for 4 miles to National Forest System road 33. Take the left fork onto National Forest System road 33, traveling north for 5 miles to a four corner junction. Turn left at the four corner junction onto National Forest System road 33-053 and continue for a mile to the campground. Upon entering the campground, the group unit is the first site on the left beside the Guard House.
Campground rate is based on number of campers. ;$40 for 1-25 people, $60 for 26-50 people and $80 for 51-100 people
Going to Lost Lake is like going home for me family. Starting with my grandma, camping up there as an infant. My dad and his siblings grew up on the lake, as did me, my sister and all of our cousins.
If you want peace and quiet. If you want to feel as close to the stars as you can get, this is the place to be.
Flushing toilets and a VERY clean environment means relaxing peace
If you want a wild time, water skiing, water toys, head down the hill to Bonapart
We had an amazing time !! The caretaker of the campground was so compassionate when we had forgotten items he gladly helped us. The atmosphere around you is like no other we were surrounded by people who had been coming to lost lake for 18 years and let me say absolutely genuine we showered with breakfast donuts aswell as adventurous ideas to do with the kiddos while there. Was an experience we will not forget we will be back for sure ! The best part was the wildlife that could be heard and seen throughout our stay. Loons echoed through nature calling out across the lake while chipmunks playfully came to watch us set up camp , and while walking along the lake by strawberry mt trail we got to witness i believe a red snapping turtle laying eggs.(we did not disturb her as she was completing the circle of life ) The funny part was we didnt see her there while walking in, but I had taken a picture of my son and realized later after walking up on the turtle on the way back that I had to have caught a shot of her and sure enough going back through the pics i found her shell there in the background of my son I had to zoom in ..just amazing the memories we got to create by just enjoying nature and all her glory. You have not been you should go will be worth it!!
My family camps here every year. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world. The lake is great. My kids play for hours on the floating dock. The Loones call over the lake at night and it's simply amazing. There is horse shoe pits and an amphitheater too.
My kids beg to come here every year. We love this place. It's peaceful, beautiful, and a great place to unplug and relax. ❤️ The loons are always around. The sounds are peaceful. The squirrels are playful. The flowers are out of this world beautiful. The sites are roomy and accommodating. The kids love the floating dock and swimming. We don't want to leave when our trip is over. We can't wait to go back.
A nice campground, within walking distance of the prettiest lake. Perfect for kayaking, or just sitting and soaking up the peace. Hiking trails nearby, as well.
