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Bonaparte Lake Campground

Colville National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundColville NF / Kettle FallsWashington⭐ 4.6 (69)
Bonaparte Lake Campground
🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 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 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. 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
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 22h agosites 👥 Main road #Group, South Loop #028A, #028B, #030
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #027
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #029
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Main road #Group
Sun Sep 6 – Wed Sep 93 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #026
Tue Sep 8 – Thu Sep 102 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #024
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites South Loop #025
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites South Loop #028B, #030

📷 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 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 #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 #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 South Loop #030 — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #030 · Aerial view of Bonaparte LakeUS Forest Service
Campsite South Loop #030 — Bonaparte Site 30
Site South Loop #030 · Bonaparte Site 30Elizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #027 — Bonaparte Site 27
Site South Loop #027 · Bonaparte Site 27Elizabeth Peterson
Campsite South Loop #027 — Aerial view of Bonaparte Lake
Site South Loop #027 · 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 →
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⚡ 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Bonaparte Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 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★★★★★68 ratings
5★48
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
AT&T0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4

💡 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 19 openings at Bonaparte Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 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 69 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 34 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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