Can you reserve a site at Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site?

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

Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site, Washington — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

You will find a quiet picnic and camping recreation site surrounded by rocky ledges along the northeast side of Coffeepot Lake. More than 900 acres bordering the lake are managed for wildlife habitat as well as recreational opportunities.

Activities include fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, wildflower viewing, wildlife/waterfowl viewing, photography, and natural history appreciation.

The year-round recreation site has a graveled boat launch, fishing dock, 7 campsites each with a picnic table and a fire ring. One accessible vault toilet is located onsite, but no services are available. Campsites can fill quickly in the spring, especially during weekends March through May.

Know Before You Go

Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site is open year-round and on a first-come, first-served, no reservation basis.
There is no potable water nor garbage service available; please pack it in and pack it out.
Check Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishing regulations for fishing season and special gear rules at Coffeepot Lake.
Beware of rattlesnakes, especially beginning in May through October.
Due to changeable lake water levels, during any period of drought conditions, boaters can check the Spokane District website, or call (509-536-1200), for updates on availability of the boat launch and dock.
When recreating on public lands, please practice Leave-No-Trace Principles.

Point of Interest

Fishing enthusiasts at Coffeepot Lake are likely to find rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, yellow bullhead, black crappie, and sunfish.

Getting there

From Harrington, Washington: Head west on Coffee Pot Road for 15.5 miles. Turn left at the sign and proceed another 0.2 miles to the site.

47.50107, -118.55511 · 47°30'3.9"N 118°33'18.4"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Official map for this area

Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	43	53	62	71	78	88	87	78	62	46	36
Low °F	23	25	30	34	41	47	52	51	43	34	28	22
Precip in	1.5	1.0	1.1	0.8	1.0	0.8	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.9	1.4	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

No fees.

Stay limit: 14 days.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site?: No. Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site?: 14 days.

Camping near Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site

Hawk Creek Campground 24.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jones Bay Campground 28.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fort Spokane 30.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spring Canyon 34.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spring Canyon Group Site 34.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pacific Lake Recreation Site - Lakeview Ranch 10.2 mi · Facility
Govan Recreation Site 18.4 mi · Facility
Crab Creek - Rocky Ford Area 19.7 mi · Facility
Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-operated) 29.9 mi · Campground
Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum 30.1 mi · Facility
Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-operated) 30.2 mi · Campground
Camp Na-Bor-Lee (non-profit operated) 38.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Coffeepot Lake Recreation Site