- Waterside Camping
The best waterside camping near Tonasket
95% (574) • 43 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tonasket
Rufus Woods Camping and fishing !
1. Rufus Woods Camping and fishing !
48mi from Tonasket · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
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"Waterfront Camping at Rufus Woods – “The Flat Rock”
About this space
Welcome to a truly special spot on the banks of Rufus Woods Lake, just 4 miles north of Chief Joseph Dam. With ¾ mile of private waterfront access, this property is a hidden gem for fishing lovers, nature seekers, and group getaways. It’s right across the river from a state park, with scenic hiking trails and wildlife all around.
This peaceful retreat offers dry camping for self-contained RVs, trailers, and motorhomes, with room for multiple campers across roughly 1 acre of cleared space. Whether you're gathering with friends or family, there's plenty of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors.
Highlights:
Legendary local fishing/swimming spot known as “The Flat Rock” — a favorite for generations
Shore fishing is excellent, especially at the south end of Rufus Woods
Small waterfall on Jordan Creek runs along the southern property line
Only 10 minutes to Gamble Sands Golf Course
Boat launch 3 miles away
Rufus Woods Reservoir is famous for its trophy trout — including the state record!
Your host is happy to share fishing tips and let you in on the best times to catch."
Pets
from
$32
/ night
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
2. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
90%
(104)
National forest 74mi from Tonasket · 3358 sites
The largest national forest in the Pacific Northwest is a vast and varied haven for recreation.
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Toilets
Campfires
Colville National Forest
3. Colville National Forest
56%
(9)
National forest 83mi from Tonasket · 680 sites
Shaped by behemoth glaciers that carved out the land over 10,000 years ago, Colville National Forest is a gorgeous treasure spanning 1.1 million acres (props to President Theodore Roosevelt for saving it). The lands include a number of geographic features including the Kettle River, upper reach of the Columbia River and the Selkirk mountain range, which is considered to be at the foothills of the Rockies.
Residents (including several Native American tribes) and visitors enjoy camping, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, lakes, rivers and some too legit to quit wildlife including grizzly bears, cougars, bald eagles and the last remaining herd of caribou in the US. That was almost starting to sound like an indie music festival lineup! Did we mention it’s an inspiring place? So much so that close to a million smackeroos was recently rewarded for continued restoration projects.
Check the forest website for alerts and advisories.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Bridgeport State Park
4. Bridgeport State Park
90%
(7)
State park 49mi from Tonasket · 35 sites
Discover the scenic charm of Bridgeport State Park and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
95% (574) • 43 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tonasket
Rufus Woods Camping and fishing !
1. Rufus Woods Camping and fishing !
48mi from Tonasket · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
hey
"Waterfront Camping at Rufus Woods – “The Flat Rock”
About this space
Welcome to a truly special spot on the banks of Rufus Woods Lake, just 4 miles north of Chief Joseph Dam. With ¾ mile of private waterfront access, this property is a hidden gem for fishing lovers, nature seekers, and group getaways. It’s right across the river from a state park, with scenic hiking trails and wildlife all around.
This peaceful retreat offers dry camping for self-contained RVs, trailers, and motorhomes, with room for multiple campers across roughly 1 acre of cleared space. Whether you're gathering with friends or family, there's plenty of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors.
Highlights:
Legendary local fishing/swimming spot known as “The Flat Rock” — a favorite for generations
Shore fishing is excellent, especially at the south end of Rufus Woods
Small waterfall on Jordan Creek runs along the southern property line
Only 10 minutes to Gamble Sands Golf Course
Boat launch 3 miles away
Rufus Woods Reservoir is famous for its trophy trout — including the state record!
Your host is happy to share fishing tips and let you in on the best times to catch."
Pets
from
$32
/ night
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
2. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
90%
(104)
National forest 74mi from Tonasket · 3358 sites
The largest national forest in the Pacific Northwest is a vast and varied haven for recreation.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Colville National Forest
3. Colville National Forest
56%
(9)
National forest 83mi from Tonasket · 680 sites
Shaped by behemoth glaciers that carved out the land over 10,000 years ago, Colville National Forest is a gorgeous treasure spanning 1.1 million acres (props to President Theodore Roosevelt for saving it). The lands include a number of geographic features including the Kettle River, upper reach of the Columbia River and the Selkirk mountain range, which is considered to be at the foothills of the Rockies.
Residents (including several Native American tribes) and visitors enjoy camping, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, lakes, rivers and some too legit to quit wildlife including grizzly bears, cougars, bald eagles and the last remaining herd of caribou in the US. That was almost starting to sound like an indie music festival lineup! Did we mention it’s an inspiring place? So much so that close to a million smackeroos was recently rewarded for continued restoration projects.
Check the forest website for alerts and advisories.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Bridgeport State Park
4. Bridgeport State Park
90%
(7)
State park 49mi from Tonasket · 35 sites
Discover the scenic charm of Bridgeport State Park and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
