No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Bonaparte Lake Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 1,452 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 204 open for online reservation · 47 reserved · 1,201 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 9 can be reserved online and 24 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 124 fall on weekdays and 80 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 134 of 1,023 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 33 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 026 | 25 |
| 028A | 25 |
| 028B | 25 |
| 030 | 25 |
| Group | 25 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 11 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 026.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 48 ft. 31 sites take 25 ft, 7 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 026 | 48 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| 028A | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| 028B | 20 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| 030 | 38 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| Group | 35 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +13 more |
| 029 | 48 ft | None | 23 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +11 more |
| 025 | 34 ft | None | 22 | 20 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +10 more |
| 024 | 32 ft | None | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11 +5 more |
| 027 | 32 ft | None | 17 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
About Bonaparte Lake Campground
Overview
Bonaparte Lake Campground is located on the southern edge of Bonaparte Lake east of Tonasket, WA, in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The setting of the campground is in a mixed ponderosa pine and Douglas fir conifer forest at the base of Bonaparte Mountain. This campground has a group site, multiple family and individual campsites available.
Recreation
Fishing is a popular activity on the lake, with anglers enjoying boat fishing for rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout as well as using the accessible fishing dock. A boat launch area is available in the campground. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming can also be enjoyed. Hiking around the lake or up the Pipsissewa Trail, which is accessed from the southern loop, are popular activities. Taking a bike ride on the surrounding roads is also available.
Facilities
The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire grills. All sites can accommodate tents and some sites feature tent pads. The group site is equipped with drinking water, picnic tables, campfire grills, a community fire pit, RV/Camper parking and room for tent sites. A group shelter is available at the site. Drinking water, vault and flush toilets are also available in the campground. Access to the lake and boat launch are within walking distance.
Natural Features
Bonaparte Lake's elevation is at 3,600 feet and is home to multiple waterfowl species including the rare northern loon. Mule deer, elk, moose, and the occasional black bear can be sighted in the area. Bonaparte, Spur, and Cumberland Mountains surround the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Pipsissewa Trail to Pipsissewa Point, which overlooks Bonaparte Lake, is a two mile hike from the campground. Continuing from there onto the South Side trail #308 for five miles will take you to the Bonaparte Mountain Fire Lookout. Lost Lake Campground is approximately 10 miles away on the 33 road. Beaver Lake and Beth Lake Campgrounds are approximately seven miles away on the 32 road. Within 10 miles visitors can explore accessible and interpretive trails, geologic attractions, scenic overlooks, and scenic drives.
Getting there
From Tonasket, Washington, take State Route 20 East for 24 miles. Turn left onto the Bonaparte Recreation Area turnoff (Okanogan County Road 4953). Continue on Okanogan County Road #4953 for approximately 6 miles to the Bonaparte Lake Campground entrance on the left hand side of the road.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bonaparte Lake Campground?
Reservations for Bonaparte Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 86% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 204 of 1,452 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bonaparte Lake Campground?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 026. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bonaparte Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 33 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 48 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bonaparte Lake Campground?
October 2026, with 134 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,023.
When is the next open date at Bonaparte Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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