Dispersed Camping in Okanogan County, Washington
Showing 97 locations in Okanogan County.
Aeneas Lake Public Access Camping Area
A scenic public access camping area located along the shores of Aeneas Lake, offering quiet lakeside camping and a boat launch.
Alta Lake State Park
A popular, scenic state park offering developed campsites situated along the shores of Alta Lake. Ideal for swimming, boating, and hiking, the campground features multiple loops with clean restroom and hot shower facilities. Some loops offer utility hookups while others provide standard non-utility sites, with a popular swimming beach and seasonal concessions enhancing the recreation-focused atmosphere.
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American Legion City Park Campsite
A convenient city-operated park offering riverside campsites with basic amenities like showers and toilets. Perfect for quick overnight stays near the highway. Note that overnight parking must happen at the North or South end of the park as the middle area is reserved for day use.
Arosa Ranch
A welcoming, family-run rustic campground situated on a scenic ranch. The property features full hookup RV sites, tent camping, cabins, a bathhouse with hot showers, and a friendly atmosphere with farm animals on site.
Baines Beach Campground
Baines Beach Campground offers riverside developed campsites along the Okanogan River, accessible to most rigs via well-maintained roads.
Barker Butte Dispersed Camping Area
A scenic cluster of dispersed campsites situated along the shores of Rufus Woods Lake near Barker Butte. These flat, gravel pullouts provide excellent scenic views and a quiet wilderness environment managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Barker Butte East Pullout
Gravel turnoff situated near the shore of Rufus Woods Lake, perfect for quiet boondocking.
Barker Butte South Pullout
Dispersed riverside pullout offering scenic views of Rufus Woods Lake and Barker Butte.
Barker Butte West Pullout
Secluded dispersed camping area on a flat gravel bench overlooking the river canyon.
Barker Canyon Dispersed Area
This scenic dispersed camping area is situated along the reservoir shoreline west of Barker Canyon Boat Launch. The sites range from sandy spots near small beaches to gravel pull-offs, offering a quiet setting with ambient water views. High-clearance vehicles are recommended as off-road paths can be soft and sandy, posing a risk of getting stuck. A public vault toilet is situated at the nearby boat launch, and campers must carry out all waste.
Beaver Creek Campground
Beaver Creek Campground is a quiet, small Forest Service campground nestled in the trees along Beaver Creek in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It offers basic developed sites with vault toilets and picnic tables, providing a serene forest setting.
Big Goose Lake Campground
Developed lakeside camping destination situated on the scenic shores of Big Goose Lake within reservation boundaries, offering a quiet and rustic outdoor experience.
Big Twin Lakes Campground
A developed lakeside campground offering scenic views and a mix of tent and RV sites. Facilities include showers, potable water, and hookups, alongside dedicated overflow camping areas.
Chewach Campground
A peaceful, established forest service campground set along the Chewuch River, featuring clean facilities and beautiful views of rock bluffs. The campground offers basic services in a wilderness setting.
Chewuch River Road Dispersed
Numerous dispersed riverfront sites along Chewuch River Road, offering shaded clearings and easy water access. This corridor runs deep into the national forest with multiple roadside pull-outs.
Chopaka Lake Campground
A quiet, rustic developed campground situated directly on the shores of Chopaka Lake, renowned for fly fishing. Accessing this high-altitude lake requires navigating a steep, narrow dirt road with sharp switchbacks, making it unsuitable for large trailers and long RVs. Pack out all trash and prepare for a primitive but incredibly scenic camping experience.
Columbia River Overlook Dispersed
A gravel pull-off overlooking the Columbia River near Wells Dam, suitable for a quick overnight stop.
Conconully Lake State Park Campground
Conconully Lake State Park features developed camping along the shores of Conconully Lake. The park provides paved campground loops with standard and hookup sites nestled in a scenic, wooded lakeside environment.
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Conconully State Park
Conconully State Park is a developed lakeside recreation area situated in a quiet valley between two reservoirs. The campground features grassy, shaded loops suitable for all rig types, with modern amenities including hot showers and utility hookups.
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Conners Lake Campground
A quiet, primitive campground located on the shores of Conners Lake, offering basic sites with fire pits and picnic tables. The area features scenic views of the water and surrounding hills, a basic pit toilet, and a dirt boat ramp suitable for launching small fishing boats.
Cougar Lake Campground
A tranquil, rustic campground located on the shores of scenic Cougar Lake, managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It features beautiful water views and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for trout fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing. The site offers basic vault toilets and is accessible via a gravel forestry road.
Coulee Playland
An established waterfront campground on the shores of Banks Lake, offering a mix of full hook-up RV spaces, Lakeside tent sites, and large pull-through sites. Amenities include pay showers, public restrooms, and a boat launch nearby.
Country Lane Campground
A small developed RV park and campground offering full hookups, grassy areas, and an on-site cafe. Ideal for travelers looking for a convenient, fully serviced stop along the route.
Coyote Creek Campground
A quiet, rustic U.S. Forest Service campground situated along Coyote Creek, offering secluded, wooded sites suitable for small to mid-sized rigs seeking a peaceful retreat.
Crawfish Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the shores of Crawfish Lake within the Colville National Forest. It features lakeside campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, making it an excellent spot for kayaking and fishing.
Falls Creek Campground
A scenic, small campground located adjacent to a beautiful river, providing basic forest camping with natural amenities.
Fish Lake Campground #1
Fish Lake Campground #1 is a quiet, rustic developed campground situated right along the scenic shores of Fish Lake. It offers basic amenities and excellent water access, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Fish Lake Dispersed Area
This scenic dispersed camping area features multiple rustic forest clearings located just a short distance from Fish Lake.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot A
A quiet, primitive dirt pullout nestled under the pines in the national forest.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot B
A rustic clearing in the woods suitable for self-contained campers.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot C
A small primitive campsite situated among the conifers near the lake.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot D
A level forest opening offering basic dry camping options.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot E
A quiet woodland clearing providing primitive camping in a forest environment.
Fish Lake Dispersed Spot F
A secluded pullout under the forest canopy perfect for a quiet night.
Forde Lake Campground
Primitive campsite options situated on the edge of Forde Lake beneath mature ponderosa pines. The area provides direct access to the Dave Brittell Memorial Trail, a pit toilet near the boat launch, and grassy sites with established fire rings.
Forest Road 41 Dispersed Corridor
This scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 41 offers several flat pull-offs and spacious clearings. Campers can set up at the large multi-use trailhead parking lot, on small dirt loop spurs nearby, or at a large gravel lot just before the official horse camp. The area is highly accessible, offering peaceful mountain forest views and convenient vault toilets near the main trailhead.
Forest Road 5008-100 Dispersed Corridor
This scenic forest corridor leads up to the Bear Creek campgrounds, offering a mix of dispersed pull-offs and developed camping managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It provides quiet pine woods and stunning views of the Cascade mountain pass.
Fort Okanogan Dispersed Area
A basic dispersed camping area located near the Columbia River and the Fort Okanogan State Historical Marker off US-97.
Goose Creek RV Park & Campground
Spacious developed RV park featuring paved parking pads, concrete patios, and lush landscaping. Conveniently situated with full service options and tent camping facilities.
Green Lake Campground
A scenic, remote lakeside camping area located on the shores of Green Lake. It features direct water access, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it popular for wildlife viewing and water recreation.
Ives Landing (Pateros City Park)
A well-maintained municipal park and campground on the Columbia River offering electric/water RV sites and grass tent camping. Facilities include hot showers, restrooms, a boat launch, picnic shelters, and a dishwashing station within walking distance of local services.
J R Campground
An official developed campground situated along Forest Road 41 in the national forest.
Johnston Creek Camp
A peaceful developed campground featuring 16 forested campsites set within a quiet pine grove close to the highway. Visitors can enjoy a short walking trail with views of a ravine and waterfall.
Johnston Creek Road Corridor
A quiet gravel access corridor winding along Johnston Creek toward Conkle Lake Provincial Park, offering scenic mountain and forested backdrops. A flat grassy staging area situated less than a kilometer from the highway provides a relaxed option for smaller rigs.
Jones Bay Campground
A beautiful primitive, water-edge campground offering stunning sunsets over the lake. Ideal for scenic lakeside relaxation, kayaking, and quick access to nearby rock formations.
Jones Bay Campground
Jones Bay Campground is a rustic and remote National Park Service destination situated on the shores of Lake Roosevelt. Nestled at the bottom of a scenic ravine, this primitive campground features nine reservation-only sites. It provides direct water access with a boat launch, picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. Visitors must bring their own drinking water and adhere to a pack-it-in, pack-it-out trash policy.
Kartar Rock Campground
Kartar Rock Campground is a primitive camping area located on the Colville Indian Reservation near Omak, offering a quiet, rustic retreat.
Keller Ferry Campground
Situated along Lake Roosevelt, this developed campground features 55 dry sites managed by a concessionaire. Campers enjoy direct access to a boat launch, beach area, flush restrooms, and a nearby marina store. Outdoor showers are available on a seasonal basis.
Keller Ferry Group Sites
A developed group camping area situated near the Columbia River on Lake Roosevelt. Operated by a concessionaire, the facility features dry campsites, flush and vault toilets, seasonal outdoor beach showers, and close access to a marina, boat launch, and convenience store.
Kerr Campground
A quiet, primitive National Forest campground located along the scenic Boulder Creek. It features basic amenities like a vault toilet and offers a peaceful setting surrounded by pines. In Summer 2021, sections of the area were impacted by wildfires, but dispersed camping along the creek remains accessible.
Kootenai Camp
A rustic and secluded campground situated within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Offers a primitive camping experience surrounded by scenic woods.
Leader Lake Campground
A scenic lakefront campground offering three distinct camping areas spread around the shorelines of Leader Lake. The campground provides a great mix of sunny and shady sites, basic amenities, and multiple boat launches.
Little Goose Lake Campground
This quiet campground next to Little Goose Lake offers primitive lakeside camping shaded by pines.
Loup Loup Campground
A quiet Forest Service campground situated in dense timber, featuring approximately 20 gravel campsites. Standard amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and clean vault toilets, making it a peaceful stopover close to regional mountain biking trails.
Lower Bear Creek Campground
Developed campground managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), offering a mix of open areas suitable for larger rigs and shaded loops near Bear Creek for tent camping. Facilities include pit toilets and fire rings. Beautiful views of the surrounding Cascade mountains are accessible from the upper staging area.
Memorial Campground
Memorial Campground is a quiet, primitive USFS campground nestled in the pines along the Chewuch River, accessible via the paved Forest Road 37. The area features a handful of developed campsites with vault toilets, as well as several primitive pullouts and dispersed sites stretching along the river corridor near the National Forest boundary. While the USFS sites are free, note that the boundary with state-managed WDFW land lies just to the south, where a Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking and camping.
Okanogan County Fairgrounds
Spacious camping area located at the county fairgrounds with water and electrical hookups on open grass fields. Offers a practical stopover where visitors can watch horses training on the adjacent track, though facilities are basic and there is no direct river access.
Omak Eastside Park
Omak Eastside Park is a large municipal park offering spacious, tree-shaded campsites along the Okanogan River, positioned conveniently near local town services and travel plazas.
Omak Lake - Mission End Campground
A primitive lakeside campground located at the northern terminus of Omak Lake. This spot features a tranquil environment with scenic views of the water and surrounding cliffs.
Omak Lake - Nicholson Beach Campground
A peaceful beach campground situated along the northwestern shoreline of Omak Lake, offering restrooms and direct access to the water's edge.
Oriole Campground
A quiet, secluded US Forest Service developed campground tucked away in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It provides a peaceful base camp with primitive sites nestled near scenic hiking trails and forest roads.
Osoyoos Lake Veteran's Memorial Park
A scenic municipal campground managed by the City of Oroville on the shores of Osoyoos Lake. Offers grassy areas, a dump station, warm showers, and options for both hookups and dry camping. Highly active with families during the summer season.
Pateros Urban Overnight Parking
An urban overnight parking zone along Commercial Avenue in Pateros. Local signage permits up to 24-hour parking, providing a convenient paved option close to highway services and local dining.
Pearrygin Lake State Park
A scenic Washington State Park located along the shores of Pearrygin Lake near Winthrop. The park features a mix of full hookup RV sites on the east side and spacious, grassy boondocking lawns on the west side. Amenities include modern restrooms with hot showers, multiple RV dump stations, and clean beach areas, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the North Cascades.
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Pine Near RV Park
A family-run, well-maintained RV park featuring spacious grassy sites within walking distance of historic downtown Winthrop. Perfect for multi-rig groups wishing to park awning-to-awning.
Plum Point Campground
Plum Point Campground offers quiet campsites along the shores of Lake Roosevelt, accessible by a graded dirt road.
Princes Center Parking
A basic commercial parking lot adjacent to a local grocery store and farm supply shop, providing a convenient single-night stopover option. Highly level and fully paved.
Ramsey Creek Campground
This small, rustic U.S. Forest Service campground offers quiet, primitive sites nestled along Ramsey Creek in a pine forest setting.
Rebecca Lake Campground
This quiet, scenic lakeside campground offers primitive camping spots nestled along the shores of Rebecca Lake, requiring a permit from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
River Oaks RV Park
A full-service private RV park situated along the riverfront near the northern border, featuring pull-through and back-in sites.
Rock Creek Riverside Campground & Creekside Spots
A peaceful, basic developed campground situated directly on the banks of the river, providing clean sites with tables and fire pits. It serves as a quiet alternative to busier provincial parks in the region. Directly across the creek, there are also flat gravel laybys and municipal park areas suitable for quick overnight stays, though some gates to wooded spurs may be seasonally locked. It offers easy access to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and local services.
Rufus Woods Lake Campground
A developed campground situated on the banks of the Columbia River next to Rufus Woods Lake. This location features full hook-up sites, a boat ramp, and clean facilities near a local aquaculture facility.
Salmon Meadows Campground
A quiet and scenic developed campground situated in a stand of larch and aspen trees. The facility offers basic developed amenities including vault toilets, trash disposal, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it an excellent, peaceful base for exploring the surrounding mountains. During the autumn season, the surrounding foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow.
Salmon Meadows Horse Camp
A rustic developed equestrian and group campground located just west of the main Salmon Meadows area, offering basic facilities in a forested setting.
Sanpoil Campground
Sanpoil Campground is a quiet Forest Service facility situated along the scenic Sanpoil River off Highway 21, offering basic developed campsites under a canopy of ponderosa pines.
Silverline Lakeside Resort
A private lakeside RV resort offering waterfront access near Pearrygin Lake. It features standard hookups and campground amenities, though visitors should expect high fees and additional charges for utility services and showers.
Sinlahekin Creek Campground
A primitive developed campground nestled in the scenic Sinlahekin Wildlife Area along Sinlahekin Creek, offering quiet, shaded sites in a pine forest setting.
Sinlahekin Road Dispersed
Located along Sinlahekin Road within the scenic Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, this dispersed camping zone offers several pull-offs overlooking meadows and rolling hills. It is an excellent spot for viewing local wildlife like deer and bighorn sheep. The access road is a maintained dirt route, making it easily accessible for standard passenger vehicles and smaller rigs. Campers should prepare for dry conditions and high fire restrictions during the late summer months.
Sinlahekin Wildlife Area Campgrounds
A collection of primitive lakeside campgrounds nestled within the scenic Sinlahekin Valley. These quiet sites offer basic amenities such as pit toilets and fire rings. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the Dave Brittell Memorial Trail, fishing, and wildlife viewing throughout the state-managed area.
South Fork Junction Campground
A rustic camping area managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources along Toats Coulee Road. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access and overnight stays.
Spectacle Lake Resort
Spectacle Lake Resort features a combination of motel rooms and developed lakeside campsites with access to a swimming pool and various watercraft rentals.
Spring Canyon Campground
This large National Park Service campground sits on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt within the National Recreation Area. It features paved loops with shaded sites, a designated swimming beach, a boat launch, and irrigated grassy lawns, though no utility hookups are provided.
Steamboat Rock State Park
Situated along the dramatic, basalt-cliffed shores of Banks Lake near Grand Coulee, this signature state park features extensive loops catering to both tent campers and RVers. Standard and premium full-hookup sites (with 50/30/20 amp service) are offered, with the modern Cove Loop standing out as particularly spacious and accommodating for large rigs. The park remains open year-round, with winter hookup options available alongside centralized water stations. Rich park amenities include sandy swimming beaches, a boat launch with a large parking area, coin-operated hot showers, a playground on a scenic jetty, and scenic hiking trails scaling the iconic Steamboat Rock formation.
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Sugarloaf Campground
A quiet, small U.S. Forest Service developed campground situated on the shores of Sugarloaf Lake. Features four well-spaced campsites with a boat launch for fishing and vault toilet facilities.
Summit Lake Campground
Summit Lake Campground offers quiet lakeside camping within the Colville National Forest, accessed via gravel forest roads.
Sun Cove Resort
Sun Cove Resort features level RV sites with full hookups, soft grass for tent pitching, and cabin rentals along the lake. Guests can enjoy a designated swimming area, paddleboard and boat rentals, and on-site fishing.
Tiffany Springs Campground
A quiet developed National Forest campground adjacent to the Tiffany Springs Trailhead. Offers primitive sites under a forested canopy, serving as an excellent basecamp for hiking in the area.
Tiffany Springs Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, offering primitive sites near the Tiffany Springs Trailhead.
Tonasket RV Sites
A small, well-kept private campground offering three sites on a working horse and cattle ranch. The property features a shaded park area, picnic tables, and a playground.
Tonasket Ski Hill Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is located in a large dirt parking lot near the Tonasket Ski Hill. It offers a convenient, free stay but is subject to occasional local evening activity.
Washburn Lake Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites are located along Washburn Lake Road on Bureau of Land Management land near Palmer Mountain, offering a remote and quiet setting.
Wilbur Commercial Stealth Area
A gravel parking area in the commercial corridor of Wilbur. Overnight stays here are informal, and visitors must comply with local municipal codes regarding parking on public or private commercial property.