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Beth Lake

Its 15 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from May to October. Beth Lake is a National Forest campground near Chesaw, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chesaw, Washington

A campsite picnic table under a large tree at Beth Lake CampgroundThe concrete boat ramp at Beth LakeBeth Lake seen from the shore, ringed by evergreens
A campsite picnic table under a large tree at Beth Lake CampgroundThe concrete boat ramp at Beth LakeBeth Lake seen from the shore, ringed by evergreens1 / 3

A campsite picnic table under a large tree at Beth Lake Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
National Forest

Beth Lake sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Beth Lake and Beaver Lake: Boat launches at both ends of the campground reach Beth Lake (north) and Beaver Lake (south); Beth Lake Trail #316 starts by the earthen dam. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
15
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,782 ft

48.8578, -118.9838 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Beth Lake is open from May to October , at 2,782 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Beth Lake?
No. Beth 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 Beth Lake?
Camping at Beth Lake costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Beth Lake have?
Beth Lake has 15 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Beth Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beth Lake.
When is Beth Lake open?
Beth Lake is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at Beth Lake?
The stay limit at Beth Lake is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Beth Lake?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Beth Lake. 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.
Who manages Beth Lake?
Beth Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Beth Lake

fishypedia.com · 0.3 miles

Beth Lake sits on Lake Beth, 0.3 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lake Beth fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Beaver Lake fishing (0.7 miles) , Bonaparte Lake fishing (5.1 miles) , Molson Lake fishing (14 miles) , and Sidley Lake fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Beaver Lake Chesaw · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Lost Lake Group Campground Tonasket · National Forest Season May 15 to October 17 Fee Single site $15, double site $30, group site $75 per night; extra vehicle $5 Reservable Bonaparte Lake Tonasket · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night Reservable Bonaparte Lake Group Site Tonasket · National Forest Season May 15 to October 17 Fee Group Site: $125 per night (up to 75 people)

More campgrounds: camping near Chesaw and campgrounds in Okanogan.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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