Dog Lake Campground
The campground operates seasonally from late spring through mid-October. The 2025 closing date was October 19. Opening dates vary annually based on snow conditions at the 4,200-foot elevation.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
Dog Lake Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground located at 4,200 feet elevation on the southern shores of Dog Lake within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The campground offers 8 campsites on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Managed by White Pass Company, the campground provides vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. The campground serves as a basecamp for lake fishing and provides access to the Cramer Lake Trail #1106, which leads into the William O. Douglas Wilderness for day hiking and backpacking. The setting is forested near the lake, offering a quiet mountain experience. Note that horses and pack animals are not permitted at the trailhead within the camp units. Vehicle size is restricted due to limited turning radius on interior campground roads. Maximum trailer length is 20 feet and maximum motorhome length is 24 feet. ADA-accessible sites are available. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late May through mid-October depending on snow conditions.
Directions
From Naches, WA travel west on Highway 12 for 36.6 miles. Campground entrance is on the right (north) side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 672-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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