Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many lakeside activities. Mountain goats are often seen high on the surrounding mountain sides. Try your luck fly fishing for trout or take a peaceful hike in the Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The WSA is accessed by non-motorized trails through the Chopaka Lake campground.
Remote Chopaka Lake and its surrounding hillsides are excellent places for viewing wildlife. Catch a glimpse of bald and golden eagles, peregrine falcons, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, moose and mountain goats.
Recreation Map of Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) in the BLM Wenatchee Field Office area in Washington. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Map of Conconully Off-Highway Vehilce (OHV) Trails in Tonasket Ranger District (RD) in Colville National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Draft of the Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of Tonasket Ranger District in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (NF) in Washington. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain WSA
https://www.blm.gov/visit/chopaka-lake-and-chopaka-mountain-wilderness-study-area
Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many lakeside activities. Mountain goats are often seen high on the surrounding mountain sides. Try your luck fly fishing for trout or take a peaceful hike in the Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The WSA is accessed by non-motorized trails through the Chopaka Lake campground.
Remote Chopaka Lake and its surrounding hillsides are excellent places for viewing wildlife. Catch a glimpse of bald and golden eagles, peregrine falcons, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, moose and mountain goats.
Welcome to Chopaka Lake and Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study Area!
Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a
mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many
lakeside activities. Mountain goats are often seen high on the surrounding mountain sides. Try your
luck fly fishing for trout or take a peaceful hike in the 5,518-acre Chopaka Mountain Wilderness Study
Area (WSA). The WSA is accessed by non-motorized trails through the Chopaka Lake campground.
Know before you go
Chopaka Lake is open year round, but due to snow conditions, road
access is limited during the winter. Drive in access is available from
approximately mid-April to mid-November.
motorized vehicles and mechanized transport (including bicycles)
are not allowed in the WSA.
Hike or boat-in camping is allowed in the WSA, but there are no developed
campsites. Cellular phone coverage may be limited.
Chopaka Lake campground has eight campsites with fire rings and a
vault toilet.
directions
From Highway 97 at Tonasket, take the Loomis-Oroville Highway west through Loomis. Two
miles past Loomis, turn left onto the Chopaka Mountain Road. Keep to the right and drive the
steep grade up the mountain. After 3.5 miles, take the road to the right for 2 more miles to
reach Chopaka Lake. The BLM camping area is north of the Washington State Department of
Natural Resources campground.
Contact info
point of interest
915 N. Walla Walla Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-665-2100
BLM_OR_WN_Mail@blm.gov
Remote Chopaka and its surrounding hillsides are
excellent places for viewing wildlife. Catch a glimpse
of eagles, peregrine falcons, bighorn sheep, black
bear, mule deer, moose and mountain goats.
Photo by Leslie Kehmeier, IMBA
