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 1. United States
 2. Washington
 3. Snoqualmie Pass


COOPER LAKE

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington


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Camp and explore at isolated Cooper Lake in the Cascades with beautiful mountain
views.  

The Owhi Campground on Cooper Lake is tucked away in the Okanogan-Wenatchee
National Forest near Salmon La Sac.  It sits at 2,788 feet and has views of
Chikamin Peak (6960') and Lemah Mountain (7480'). The lake is quiet, very
photogenic, and easily accessible.  

The campground is on the north side of the lake has 22 walk-in tent-only
campsites and basic facilities.  The campsites are close to the water and have
great views.  Several campsites have small beaches that are great for fishing or
parking kayaks.  It's first come first served, so get there early for the best
spots.  Just up the road from the campground is a boat launch for kayaks and
canoes.  Motorized vehicles are not allowed on Cooper Lake.

Across the lake from the boat launch on the SW shoreline there are a couple of
boat-in dispersed campsites.  They are fairly well-established and usually
unoccupied.  

If the Owhi Campground is full there is plenty of dispersed camping on the road
back to Salmon la Sac.  The campground is generally open from Memorial Day
weekend through November, and Cooper Lake is accessible year round.  

Photographers

As you drive toward the campground you will cross a bridge over the Cooper
River.  When the water is calm you can get incredible reflection photos here.
From the bridge you can also follow a scenic trail down the river.  The area has
very little light pollution at night so there are excellent opportunities for
star photography as well.

Getting There

From Cle Elum follow State Highway 903 north for about 17 miles.  Turn left onto
Cooper River Road (NF-46) and follow signs for Cooper Lake.  About 5.4 miles up
Cooper River Road you will turn right and follow signs to Owhi Campground.  


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