U.S. Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Washington

Blackpine Lake

Majestic landscape views. Boat launch, fishing, two floating docks. Interpretive accessible trail. Wildlife viewing. Picnic area for up to 12 people (Picnic area: $5 or NW Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass). Maximum length of site is 30 feet. Camp Hosts on site during the summer months.

First-come, first-servedFrom $20 per nightTents only

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Blackpine Lake
Photo from the area. U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
3fires
active
Sisi · 26 mi away · 4,615 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$20/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. Picnic area: $5 or NW Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass
AccessibilityPaved, scenic trail with little elevation gain, suitable for wheelchairs. The trail begins at boat launch area

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonApril
ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Fees$20/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. Picnic area: $5 or NW Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass
RulesMaximum stay limit is 14 days.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Blackpine Lake20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.06 inches of precipitation, 16.6 inches of snowFebruary: 1.28 inches of precipitation, 8.8 inches of snowMarch: 1.23 inches of precipitation, 3.4 inches of snowApril: 0.84 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowNovember: 2.03 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowDecember: 2.57 inches of precipitation, 21.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.6°F averageFebruary: 28.2°F averageMarch: 37.7°F averageApril: 46.7°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 61.3°F averageJuly: 68.3°F averageAugust: 67.5°F averageSeptember: 59.1°F averageOctober: 46.4°F averageNovember: 32.9°F averageDecember: 22.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Winthrop 1 WSW, 12 miles from the campground at 1,749 feet, station USC00459376 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 59 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (County Road 9114) for about 10 miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 43, crossing Buttermilk Bridge across Twisp River, stay to the left and follow the 43 road for about 8 miles, turn left into campground on the north end of the lake.

Coordinates48.3137° N, 120.2730° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Sisi

    26 mi from the campground · 4,615 acres · 34% contained

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

    33 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained

  • Wildfire
    Ptarmigan

    46 mi from the campground · 25,566 acres · 90% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearCascades Outdoor ↗12 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗13.6 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗36.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Blackpine Lake?

No. Blackpine Lake is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Blackpine Lake?

$20/Night for single unit plus $5 per additional vehicle. Picnic area: $5 or NW Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Blackpine Lake?

Blackpine Lake is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Blackpine Lake?

Paved, scenic trail with little elevation gain, suitable for wheelchairs. The trail begins at boat launch area.

Source: Forest Service

What if Blackpine Lake is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are War Creek (6.9 mi, first-come), Foggy Dew (8.3 mi, first-come), and Mystery (11 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby