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Bonaparte Lake Campground

Colville National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Kettle FallsWashington⭐ 4.6 (71)
Bonaparte Lake Campground
🟢 7 open windows as of Sep 16 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 33 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Bonaparte Lake Campground in Washington has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #025, #028B
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 South Loop #028A & South Loop #029 next to each othersites 👥 Main road #Group, South Loop #026, #028A, #029
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #030
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, South Loop #028B–South Loop #030 next to each othersites 👥 Main road #Group, South Loop #026, #028A, #028B, #029, #030
Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #027
Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #024
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 South Loop #024 & South Loop #025 next to each othersites South Loop #024, #025, #027

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite South Loop #025 — Bonaparte Site 25
Site South Loop #025 · Bonaparte Site 25Elizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #025 — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #025 · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite South Loop #028B — Bonaparte Site 28B
Site South Loop #028B · Bonaparte Site 28BElizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #028B — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #028B · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite Main Campground road #Group — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site Main Campground road #Group · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite Main Campground road #Group — RV parking Group Site
Site Main Campground road #Group · RV parking Group SiteCole Denison
Campsite South Loop #026 — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #026 · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite South Loop #026 — Bonaparte Site 26 Double
Site South Loop #026 · Bonaparte Site 26 DoubleElizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #028A — Bonaparte Site 28A
Site South Loop #028A · Bonaparte Site 28AElizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #028A — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #028A · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite South Loop #029 — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #029 · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite South Loop #029 — Bonaparte Site 29
Site South Loop #029 · Bonaparte Site 29Elizabeth Peterson
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Red E18.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.9 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Bonaparte Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★69 ratings
5★49
4★15
3★3
2★0
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bonaparte Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bonaparte Lake Campground?

Bonaparte Lake Campground in Washington takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Bonaparte Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bonaparte Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bonaparte Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Bonaparte Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bonaparte Lake Campground a good campground?

Bonaparte Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 71 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bonaparte Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bonaparte Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 35 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bonaparte Lake Campground located?

Bonaparte Lake Campground is located in Colville NF / Kettle Falls, Washington. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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