The Department of Natural Resources has issued a statewide burn ban restricting the use of outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on all forest lands within DNR’s fire protection, including all Washington State Parks, through Sept. 30, 2024. This date may be extended or shortened depending on fire conditions. For more information, visit our Alerts page.
Gas/propane self-contained camping stoves and portable gas/propane fire pits allowed. No charcoal or wood fires allowed.
1B Otto Road , Pateros , WA 98846
Alta Lake State Park is a camping and day-use park where mountainous pine forests meet the desert. The 2-mile long lake offers trout fishing, water skiing and windsurfing during the summer months.
The park is open April - October.
Per Okanogan County Safety Ordinance, waterskiing and personal watercraft use on the lake is restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Metal Detecting
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Wi-Fi
Boat Ramp
Dock
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Horseshoe Pits
Volleyball
Concessions
Hiking Trails
Field
Forest
Freshwater
Lake
Mountain View
Seasonal Wildflowers
Wildlife Viewing
The park is open April - October.
Per Okanogan County Safety Ordinance, waterskiing and personal watercraft use on the lake is restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alta Lake offers a wide variety of family friendly activities including fishing, swimming, hiking, volleyball, horseshoe pits and picnicking. Spring months bring a wide variety of wildflowers to enjoy as well as birdwatching. It's not uncommon to see black bear on the outskirts of the lake and other wildlife areas near the park.
Standard and partial-hookup sites, as well as two group sites, are available; maximum site length is 38 feet.
Concessions on the Lake has what you need to enjoy a day at the park! They offer a variety of snacks and beverages including grilled items, ice cream, and espresso. In addition, they also offer camping and grocery items, firewood, and bagged ice. If you are looking for a little adventure, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are available for rent. Concessions on the Lake will be open for weekends only April through May, and daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Hours are 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thurs. and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.
