Recreation Region: Tonasket Ranger District

Lost Lake

Lost Lake is open to non-motorized boats only. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and triploid eastern brook trout, which are available in abundance. To protect breeding loons, it is unlawful to use lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis. Multiple trails are available nearby and the campground neighbors Camp Tokiwanee on the west and Camp Ortoha to the east.

Popular for spring fishing with good shoreline access, and a popular camping area. The campground was developed in the 1930s and 40s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The old Guard Station at the entrance was built in 1941 which adds to the character of the campground. Lost Lake hosts a pair of Common Loons and Canada geese. There are 18 campsites, (14 single sites, and 4 doubles) with picnic tables and fire rings.

General Information

May 15 - October 17

Washington state fishing license required. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ for more information. No wake zone for boating -8 mph maximum. Use of lead weights or lead jigs that measure 1.5 inches or less along the longest axis is prohibited. Internal combustion motors prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

From Tonasket, take State Rt. 20 east for 24 miles to County Rd. 4953 (Bonaparte Recreation Area). Take County Rd. 4953 5.5 mile where it turns into Forest Service Road #32. Continue on Forest Service Road #32 three miles to the junction with Forest Service Road #33. Drive Forest Service Road #33 6 miles to the junction with the Forest Service Road #3300-050. Take the FS #3300-050 left for 0.2 mile to the Lost Lake Campground entrance.

Latitude 48.853011 Longitude -119.049809