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Lily Lake

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Lily Lake is a State Forest campground near Alger, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Alger, Washington

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
Walk-in sites
6
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Toilets

On site: Pets allowed. No toilets.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,010 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lily Lake?
No. Lily Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Lily Lake?
Camping at Lily Lake costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Lily Lake?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Lily Lake have?
Lily Lake has 6 campsites, including 6 walk-in sites.
Are dogs allowed at Lily Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lily Lake.
Is there cell service at Lily Lake?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon and 5G from AT&T at Lily Lake. It shows none at Lily Lake from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Lily Lake?
Lily Lake is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Lily Lake

fishypedia.com · 3.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cain Lake, whose mapped center point is 3.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cain Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Lake Padden fishing (6.1 miles) , Toad Lake fishing (12 miles) , and Squalicum Lake fishing (12 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Lily Lake, in a straight line: Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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