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Frater Lake

Frater Lake is located near varied terrain with forests and water features. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Colville National Forest and the scenic views of Sullivan Lake.

Description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Frater Lake is 6.5 miles South from Ione and 1900’ West from Nile Lake. It is the Northernmost lake found in the chain of lakes along Highway 20. This area offers accessible toilets, picnicking and trails for hiking and biking. In the winter, there are groomed cross-country ski trails and a warming hut.

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Location

Frater Lake is located in Washington

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Directions

From Ione, WA:  Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop N for 174 feet.  Turn left at the 1st cross street onto WA-31 S/S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop S continue to follow WA-31 S/International Selkirk Loop S for 4.0 miles.  Turn right onto WA-20 W for 6.4 miles to Frater Lake. Google map direcitons from Ione, WA From Colville, WA:  Head north on N Maple St toward E 2nd Ave for 0.1 miles.  Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave continue to follow WA-20 E for 29.3 miles to Frater Lake. Google map driections from Colville, WA

Coordinates

48.6557466 N
117.48474818 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed May. 20, 2023

Not accurate description

Cool place, but not for camping. Contrary to the description, this place isn’t meant for established or even disbursed camping. There are no campsites. We looked around the area for disbursed camping spots, but the terrain made it really difficult to get around and find a place to pitch a tent/hammock. I wouldn’t recommend for campers, but the trails would be great for cross country skiing. This place is not a campsite. It’s a group of cross country ski trails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Frater Lake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Frater Lake does not have wifi.