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Alta Lake State Park

Its 126 sites are reservable through Washington State Parks reservations, camping costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, and it is open from April 15 to October 31. Alta Lake State Park is a State Park campground near Pateros, Washington.

Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations

State Park · Pateros, Washington

Alta Lake State Park near PaterosView of Pateros and Lake Pateros on the Columbia River from Alta Lake State Park
Alta Lake State Park near PaterosView of Pateros and Lake Pateros on the Columbia River from Alta Lake State Park1 / 2

Alta Lake State Park near Pateros. Photo: Johannes Cater--Jaretac, Public domain

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
38 ft

Alta Lake State Park sits inside Alta Lake State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Washington State Parks reservations Book a site
Fee
Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits
Booking window
Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
Cancellations
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
126
Group sites
2
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
38 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services5.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,237 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
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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Season and winter services

Alta Lake State Park is open from April 15 to October 31 , at 1,237 ft.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Alta Lake State Park?
Sites at Alta Lake State Park are reserved through Washington State Parks reservations (https://washington.goingtocamp.com/). Booking window: Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
How much does it cost to camp at Alta Lake State Park?
Camping at Alta Lake State Park costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Alta Lake State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Alta Lake State Park; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Alta Lake State Park?
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund.
How many campsites does Alta Lake State Park have?
Alta Lake State Park has 126 campsites, including 2 group sites.
Does Alta Lake State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Alta Lake State Park have hookups; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 38 feet and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Alta Lake State Park?
Yes, Alta Lake State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Alta Lake State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Alta Lake State Park.
When is Alta Lake State Park open?
Alta Lake State Park is open from April 15 to October 31.
How long can you stay at Alta Lake State Park?
The stay limit at Alta Lake State Park is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Are generators allowed at Alta Lake State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Alta Lake State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Alta Lake State Park. 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 Alta Lake State Park?
Alta Lake State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Alta Lake State Park

fishypedia.com · 0.5 miles

Alta Lake State Park sits on Alta Lake, 0.5 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Alta Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 14 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 14 miles from Alta Lake State Park in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Antilon (Lower) fishing (11 miles) , Rat Lake fishing (12 miles) , Roses Lake fishing (13 miles) , Dry Lake fishing (13 miles) , and Frank's Pond fishing (15 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Antilon Lake Manson · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Free Reservable Bridgeport Marina RV Park Bridgeport · Other Agency Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Poison Creek Methow · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Mitchell Creek Manson · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Pateros and campgrounds in Okanogan.

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Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51
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