Palmer Lake Recreation Site

Palmer Lake Recreation Site near Loomis offers public boat access to Palmer Lake, a 2,042-acre reservoir in scenic Okanogan County. The BLM-managed access site features a concrete boat launch with parking, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. This is a no-fee access point managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

The lake supports year-round fishing for multiple species and is popular with anglers and recreational boaters. If you're accessing DNR-managed areas nearby, note that a Washington Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required. The site is located west of Loomis—from Tonasket, take Highway 97 to the Loomis-Oroville Highway and head west approximately 12 miles, then turn right on Washburn Lake Road to reach the access area. Split Rock Day Use Area, located on the southern tip of the lake, offers an alternative concrete ramp with paved parking if you prefer that location.

Palmer Mountain Management Area comprises more than 6,500 acres of public land and is managed by the BLM. It is a great place for hiking, backpacking, dispersed camping, horseback riding, hunting, mounting biking, and fishing at tiny Washburn Lake. The autumn is especially picturesque when the many stands of aspen trees create a brilliant yellow and orange background. Visitors are sure to find a...

Palmer Mountain Management Area comprises more than 6,500 acres of public land and is managed by the BLM. It is a great place for hiking, backpacking, dispersed camping, horseback riding, hunting, mounting biking, and fishing at tiny Washburn Lake. The autumn is especially picturesque when the many stands of aspen trees create a brilliant yellow and orange background. Visitors are sure to find a favorite spot to enjoy the quiet, scenic views of the Okanogan hillsides, aspen tree groves, grasslands, and the serene waters of Washburn Lake.Know Before You Go:Open Season Palmer Mountain Recreation Site is open YEAR ROUND, but the main access road is closed by snow in winter. 3 Primitive Campsites with fire rings; first come first serve. No Restrooms available. No Drinking Water available. Pack Out All Trash. Please keep pets on a leash and dispose all pet waster in trash receptacles.Cell Phone Coverage may be limited. Point of Interest:Palmer Mountain is alive with color during spring and early summer, when many varieties of wildflowers bloom. At the higher elevations, wildflower season extends well into June and July when highland meadows seem carpeted with colorful blooms.Palmer Mountain-Split Rock Brochure

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