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Palmer Lake Campground

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

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Loomis, Washington

Palmer Lake in Okanogan County, the lake the campground sits on
Palmer Lake in Okanogan County, the lake the campground sits on. Photo: A. Balet, CC BY 3.0
Managed by
State Forest
Max RV length
20 ft

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
Max RV length
20 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

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
1,179 ft

48.9154, -119.6348 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Palmer Lake Campground?
No. Palmer Lake Campground 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 Palmer Lake Campground?
Camping at Palmer Lake Campground costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Palmer Lake Campground?
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 Palmer Lake Campground have?
Palmer Lake Campground has 6 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Palmer Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Palmer Lake Campground.
Is there cell service at Palmer Lake Campground?
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 Palmer Lake Campground. 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 Palmer Lake Campground?
Palmer Lake Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Palmer Lake Campground

fishypedia.com · 3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Chopaka Lake, whose mapped center point is 3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Chopaka Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Chopaka Lake Campground Loomis · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) Not on record Chopaka Lake BLM Campground Loomis · BLM Season Year-round Fee Free First-come Palmer Mountain Recreation Site Loomis · BLM Season Year-round Fee Free First-come Toats Coulee Campground (Lower) Loomis · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Loomis and campgrounds in Okanogan.

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First-come, first-served No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
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