Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Pete Lake Backcountry Camping
About
Fish and Wildlife Service
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking/access to Pete Lake.
This very popular eastside lake is an easy flat 4 mile hike and well suited for families. Early in the season there are several water crossings that could prove a bit difficult for little ones. The trail is also popular with equestrians, and the plentiful campsites fill up fast on a weekend. Most of the shoreline is shallow, making shore fishing a bit challenging but still productive for Eastern Brook Trout of varying sizes. A nice view of the surrounding mountains can be seen from the lake.
Location
Pete Lake Backcountry Camping is located in Washington
Directions
From I-90 take the Roslyn/Salmon La Sac exit #80 and follow the road ~ 17.5 miles past Lake Cle Elum. Take a left across the bridge over the river onto paved Road #46; at ~ 4 miles take a right at the Cooper Lake sign (unpaved) and drive a further 2 miles past the Owhi Campground to the end of the road and the trailhead #1323 - horse trailer parking also available. 9m r/t, 400' gain.
Coordinates
47.49141999999996 N
121.238571 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
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- Fires