Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area is located near the northern border of Washington. The terrain features rugged mountains and a lake, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Okanogan National Forest and the Similkameen Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
The BLM Chopaka Lake campground has eight campsites with fire rings and a vault toilet.
Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many lakeside activities. Mountain goats are often seen high on the surrounding mountain sides. Try your luck fly fishing for trout or take a peaceful hike in the 5,518-acre Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The WSA is accessed by non-motorized trails through the Chopaka Lake campground.
Know Before You Go: Chopaka Lake is open YEAR ROUND, but due to snow conditions, road access is limited during the winter. Drive in access is available from approximately mid-April to mid-November. Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport (including bicycles) are not allowed in the WSA. Hike or boat-in camping is allowed in the WSA, but there are no developed campsites. The BLM Chopaka Lake campground has eight campsites with fire rings and a vault toilet. Cellular phone coverage may be limited.
Point of Interest: Remote Chopaka Lake and its surrounding hillsides are excellent places for viewing wildlife. Catch a glimpse of bald and golden eagles, peregrine falcons, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, moose and mountain goats.
Location
Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area is located in Washington
Directions
From Highway 97 at Tonasket, take the Loomis-Oroville Highway west through Loomis. Two miles past Loomis, turn left onto the Chopaka Mountain Road. Keep to the right and drive the steep grade up the mountain. After 3.5 miles, take the road to the right for two more miles to reach Chopaka Lake. The BLM camping area is north of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources campground.
Coordinates
48.91410058839706 N
119.70230528559384 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Shady Pines Resort
1 hr 53 min away
Kerr Campground
2 hrs 3 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 14 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 9 min from Spokane, WA
- 5 hrs 48 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 6 hrs 12 min from Bellingham, WA
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
