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Fish Lake

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from June to October. Fish Lake is a National Forest campground near Roslyn, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Roslyn, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Fish Lake sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Alpine Lakes Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
Tent sites
5
Walk-in sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,350 ft

47.5217, -121.0726 in Kittitas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Fish Lake is open from June to October , at 3,350 ft.

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the campground as closed for the 2026 Three Queens Fire.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fish Lake?
No. Fish 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 Fish Lake?
Camping at Fish Lake is free.
How many campsites does Fish Lake have?
Fish Lake has 5 campsites, including 5 tent sites and 5 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Fish Lake?
No. Fish Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Fish Lake open?
As of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the campground as closed for the 2026 Three Queens Fire. Normally, it is open from June to October.
Is there cell service at Fish 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 Fish 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 Fish Lake?
Fish Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Fish Lake

fishypedia.com · 8.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cooper Lake, whose mapped center point is 8.2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cooper Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Fish Lake, in straight-line miles: Scenic Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Goldmyer Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), and Franklin Falls (waterfall, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Owhi Roslyn · National Forest Season Early June to Late October Fee Single Site: $22 per night Reservable Salmon La Sac Campground Roslyn · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $27 per night Reservable Cayuse Horse Camp Roslyn · National Forest Season Late May to Mid September Fee Single Site: $27 per night; Double Site: $54 per night First-come Rock Island Leavenworth · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $24 per night, Double Site: $40 per night; additional vehicle $11 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Roslyn and campgrounds in Kittitas.

Sources

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