Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park

Area Status: Open

Frater Lake Sno-Park Entrance

Frater Lake Trailhead is a Day Use ONLY area. With a wonderful short looping trail system and a Cabin for day use only 1/2 mile from the trailhead. Lots of wildlife can be seen on and around the lake.

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Title:	Trail Junction at Frater Lake
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Title:	Frater Lake Warming Hut Compound
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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Winter Sno-Park fees required Dec 1-March 31. No summer use fees.
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Permit Info:	WA State Sno-Park Permit - Dec 1 to March 31
Open Season:	Year-Round
Usage:	Light
Closest Towns:	Colville, WA
Information Center:	Summer Frater Lake Trail System Winter Trail map provided by Washington State Parks

General Information

Directions:

From Colville, WA: Follow state route 20 for 29 miles east to the trailhead.

Google Map directions from Colville, WA

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

In spring, summer and fall mountain bikers enjoy the tranquility of this trail system.
Can also access trail #142 from both sides.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Ice Fishing

Day Hiking

Access to trail #142 from both sides of this trailhead.

Picnicking

Day use only cabin has picnic tables, a fire pit, and CXT toilet. There is no running water or garbage collection at this site.

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

10 miles of groomed trail.

Amenities

Picnic tables:
Parking:	Sno-Park Permit required Dec 1 to March 31
Toilets:	Vault
Boat ramp:	Gravel surface.
Drinking water:	Not available. Surface water should be treated.