Can you reserve a site at Boardman Lake?

No. Boardman Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Boardman Lake

Facility · Washington ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mt. Baker National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,741 ft

Elevation

This easily accessible mid-elevation lake is nestled in a very picturesque alpine setting. The short easy trail hike into the lake (through an old-growth forest stand) allows for packing in a small inflatable raft. This is probably the best way to fish this lake.

Due to the easy access and closeness to the major metro areas located along the I-5 corridor, this lake can get a lot of visitors during the Summer months.

Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Aug, down to 47°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	47	51	55	60	67	71	78	78	73	62	52	47
Low °F	34	34	36	39	44	49	52	51	47	42	37	34
Precip in	8.9	5.9	6.8	5.9	5.0	3.8	1.5	1.7	3.5	7.1	9.8	8.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Boardman Lake

Can you reserve a site at Boardman Lake?: No. Boardman Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Boardman Lake

Boardman Group Camp 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Esswine Group Camp 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wiley Creek Group Camp 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Bridge Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gold Basin Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Verlot Campground 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tulalip Group Camp 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Turlo Campground 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Coal Creek Group Camp 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tulalip Mill Site Group Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Coal Creek Group Campground 7.7 mi · Campground
Beaver Creek Group Campground 8 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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