Alta Lake State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Alta Lake State Park sits on the northern end of Alta Lake among the mountains of northwestern Washington. The park covers a 181-acre area alongside the 220-acre lake. With its beautiful blue waters, Alta Lake is popular for boating, fishing, sailboarding, and swimming. The park is located just two miles south of Pateros, WA, and 55 miles north of Wenatchee, WA.
Spring 30-68 F
Summer 51-84 F
Fall 30-73 F
Winter 21-35 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Alta Lake State Park
Alta Lake State Park is accessible throughout the year, but the region gets a lot of precipitation in fall and winter. The most comfortable campers at Alta Lake State Park use an RV. For those without an RV, however, getting a rental is always an option.
Alta Lake State Park Campground
The Alta Lake State Park Campground has 32 RV full-hookup campsites, one of which is reserved for ADA campers. Located right on the lake, the campground has four restrooms and 12 showers. The longest RV space is 38 feet in length. Firewood and food are available at the park store.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50-amp
Sewer Hookup: No. Dump station on site
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Fee: $30-$50 per night
Office hours: Summer hours, 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed during the winter months from November through March
Carlton RV Park
The Carlton RV Park is a privately owned and operated campground about 20 miles north of the lake. While you can get a homemade breakfast every Sunday, your RV can enjoy partial or full hookups. Located on the shores of the Methow River, the park is a great sight for rafting, fishing, swimming, and tubing.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50-amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Fee: $40.00 - $50.00 per night
Office hours: Open 24 hours a day
Pine Near RV Park
Located 40 miles north of Pateros, WA, Pine Near RV Park is a full-service RV campground offering both partial and full hookups with access to the Methow River. The park offers 31 RV campsites within walking distance of Winthrop, WA. Pine Near provides some fantastic activities, such as horseback riding, hot air ballooning, fishing, biking, hiking, and visits to the local art gallery in Winthrop. Call ahead to make reservations as this park tends to fill quickly during the weekends.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Fee: $36.97-$48.50 per night
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
What to Do at
Alta Lake State Park
Inside Alta Lake State Park
Alta Lake State Park is small in size but broad in content, covering an area of 181 acres adjacent to the 220 acres of Alta Lake. The park is recovering from the 2014 Carlton Complex Fire that blackened many of the trees along its outskirts. Visitors arrive for fishing, boating, swimming, and other watersports. A concessionaire rents kayaks and paddleboats for those who wish to view more of the lake or enjoy some uninterrupted sun.
How to Get to
Alta Lake State Park
You can reach Pateros from either the east or west. From Spokane, travel 200 miles west along US Highway 2 and US Highway 97. When traveling from Seattle, take US Highway 90 and US Highway 97 for 200 miles through Wenatchee until you get to Pateros. From Pateros, take 153 North for about two miles. Find Alta Lake Road and follow it to Alta Lake State Park.
Entering Alta Lake State Park
The office at Alta Lake State Park is only open during the summer months. When the office is open, their hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The park offers both partial and full hookups for RVs. If you are looking for a full hookup, be sure to make a reservation to guarantee it is still available when you arrive. For day use, you'll need a Discover Pass, which you can purchase on-site.
Alta Lake State Park One day pass : $10.0
Alta Lake State Park Annual pass : $30.0
For the best camping experience at Alta Lake State Park, you'll need an RV. If you do not own one, get a rental via RVshare. After your visit, please inform us of your thoughts about the park. Send us an email with photos to [email protected] or tag us on social media. We are always interested in what our fellow RVers discover at these state parks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alta Lake State Park
Alta Lake State Park is a pet-friendly area. However, all pets have to be on leashes and under physical control at all times. In addition, you need to clean up after your pets while in the park.
Despite being in Washington, Alta Lake State Park has a relatively dry climate for most of the year. However, the winter is very snowy with temperatures as low as 17 degrees. During summer, the park reaches up to 88 degrees.
Summer is a wonderful time of year to visit Alta Lake State Park. Between June and August, the weather will be warm without being overly hot, making it perfect for boating, fishing, and paddling.
The campground found at the park features 32 designated RV campsites equipped with full hookups. The sites can accommodate RVs as long as 38 feet, and there is a dump station at the campground.
Alta Lake State Park is home to many species of mammals and birds. Some creatures you might see include bears, bobcats, coyotes, deer, elk, marmots, muskrats, eagles, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, and geese.
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