About Bumping Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 47
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (344)
What Guests Are Saying
Bumping Lake Campground is praised for its clean facilities, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful scenery, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The camp hosts are consistently noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. While some campers mention issues like barking dogs and limited water access, the positive atmosphere and variety of activities, such as hiking and water sports, make it a desirable destination for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Bumping Lake Campground is praised for its clean facilities, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful scenery, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The camp hosts are consistently noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. While some campers mention issues like barking dogs and limited water access, the positive atmosphere and variety of activities, such as hiking and water sports, make it a desirable destination for future visits.
Review Summary
Mary B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOBL
My personal favorite Campground, Bumping Lake does not disappoint. My family and friends love getting together in their spacious campsites (most are pretty roomy, but there are a few small ones) and living the good life for a week each summer.
Pros: Lake access is a quick jaunt from any campsite (10 minute walk or 5 minute drive), long sturdy picnic style benches, camp chipmunks, and firepits are standard to each site, trails for exploring are exciting to explore for most ages (not stroller firendly) with "surprises" left behind by previous hikers, deadwood beach is a must see for climbing, photos, and all the thousands of tiny froggies, the lake is gorgeous both by day and by night (you gotta take a moonlit walk and enjoy the stars in all their beauty over the wide open lake) with plenty of room to swim, tables to picnic at, and plenty of shallows next to the boat launch for young swimmers to enjoy. Last year we watched as dozens of brand new dragonflies emerged from their chrysalis and dry their wings all along the deadwood beach (opposite the boat launch). This year we witnessed one ant army (RED) lay seige to another ant army (BLACK) and launch a raid to steal the black army's larvae. It was an epic battle to say the least. We also made friends (ish) with our campsite's resident chipmunk (don't forget to put your food away carefully) and a crew of four very bold birds (Gray Jays maybe). Their is always an adventure just around the corner at Bumping Lake, I hope you and yours enjoy it as much as we do.
Mary B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOBL
My personal favorite Campground, Bumping Lake does not disappoint. My family and friends love getting together in their spacious campsites (most are pretty roomy, but there are a few small ones) and living the good life for a week each summer.
Pros: Lake access is a quick jaunt from any campsite (10 minute walk or 5 minute drive), long sturdy picnic style benches, camp chipmunks, and firepits are standard to each site, trails for exploring are exciting to explore for most ages (not stroller firendly) with "surprises" left behind by previous hikers, deadwood beach is a must see for climbing, photos, and all the thousands of tiny froggies, the lake is gorgeous both by day and by night (you gotta take a moonlit walk and enjoy the stars in all their beauty over the wide open lake) with plenty of room to swim, tables to picnic at, and plenty of shallows next to the boat launch for young swimmers to enjoy. Last year we watched as dozens of brand new dragonflies emerged from their chrysalis and dry their wings all along the deadwood beach (opposite the boat launch). This year we witnessed one ant army (RED) lay seige to another ant army (BLACK) and launch a raid to steal the black army's larvae. It was an epic battle to say the least. We also made friends (ish) with our campsite's resident chipmunk (don't forget to put your food away carefully) and a crew of four very bold birds (Gray Jays maybe). Their is always an adventure just around the corner at Bumping Lake, I hope you and yours enjoy it as much as we do.
Bethanye M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOBL
I have been camping here for over 18 years and have seen these campgrounds during their ups and downs.
This trip was wonderful. The grounds were well taken care of. The bathrooms were clean and there was someone posted at the day use site to help enforce payment and rules (HUGE PLUS!!).
I am sad that they no longer accept the NW Forrest pass for day use entry, but glad that day-use is included with campground reservation.
I think that the RV dump station SHOULD be included with camping reservation but the signs did not specify this and we ended up paying the extra $10 dump fee.
I’m glad that Bumping Lake had someone on site to manage and direct people using the day use site. I think they could get a whole lot more mo day to improve the grounds. Possibly even put in a few showers!!
Bethanye M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOBL
I have been camping here for over 18 years and have seen these campgrounds during their ups and downs.
This trip was wonderful. The grounds were well taken care of. The bathrooms were clean and there was someone posted at the day use site to help enforce payment and rules (HUGE PLUS!!).
I am sad that they no longer accept the NW Forrest pass for day use entry, but glad that day-use is included with campground reservation.
I think that the RV dump station SHOULD be included with camping reservation but the signs did not specify this and we ended up paying the extra $10 dump fee.
I’m glad that Bumping Lake had someone on site to manage and direct people using the day use site. I think they could get a whole lot more mo day to improve the grounds. Possibly even put in a few showers!!
John D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOBL
I would rate this campsite right in the middle of the pack. First the basics: there are very few power hookups (if any), so I couldn't charge the boat, etc. The place is 40 miles cell phone coverage and 20 miles from any services/convenience store. Maybe both of those are fine for you, but if you run out of ice, you are 40 miles round trip from another bag.
The area is beautiful, the hiking trails around Bumping are exceptional. The lake itself seems awesome, although I didn't catch a fish. The campsites themselves are good. A firepit and a solid picnic table as well obvious tent clearings are present, but sandy/dirt in the campsite can be a bit of pain, getting into everything.
One last note, the camp host seems really hard over on the rules there. Make sure you follow them, menacing/unwelcoming signs posted all over the camp to prevent violations. I asked the camp host a question about fishing, and that was clearly not what he was there for. He had no answer.
John D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOBL
I would rate this campsite right in the middle of the pack. First the basics: there are very few power hookups (if any), so I couldn't charge the boat, etc. The place is 40 miles cell phone coverage and 20 miles from any services/convenience store. Maybe both of those are fine for you, but if you run out of ice, you are 40 miles round trip from another bag.
The area is beautiful, the hiking trails around Bumping are exceptional. The lake itself seems awesome, although I didn't catch a fish. The campsites themselves are good. A firepit and a solid picnic table as well obvious tent clearings are present, but sandy/dirt in the campsite can be a bit of pain, getting into everything.
One last note, the camp host seems really hard over on the rules there. Make sure you follow them, menacing/unwelcoming signs posted all over the camp to prevent violations. I asked the camp host a question about fishing, and that was clearly not what he was there for. He had no answer.
Deanna O
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPBL
One of the nicest campgrounds I have ever camped at. Lots of privacy and space between camping sites. Bathrooms were not stinky. The only negative thing I observed was that the garbage cans were all overflowing throughout the entire campground otherwise it was a great experience and I would go back again.
Deanna O
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPBL
One of the nicest campgrounds I have ever camped at. Lots of privacy and space between camping sites. Bathrooms were not stinky. The only negative thing I observed was that the garbage cans were all overflowing throughout the entire campground otherwise it was a great experience and I would go back again.
Kate M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOBL
Really nice campground with spacious spots and nicely wooded areas. Lake is beautiful but be mindful - it gets packed during hot summer days and it can be hard to find a decent spot to set your stuff and hang out for the day.
Lisa S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOBL
The campground and lake were wonderful.
Location Bumping Lake Campground
Address:
Bumping River Road
Goose Prairie, WA, 98937
United States
From Yakima, travel 25 miles on Highway 12 to the junction with Highway 410. Travel 29 miles on Highway 410 (Chinook Pass Highway) to milepost 88.4. Take Forest Road 18 (Bumping River Road) for 11.7 miles to campground.
Bumping Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 12, approximately 25 miles from Yakima, and Highway 410, which leads to the campground via Forest Road 18.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.8553 / -121.304
Elevation: 1054 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- Single site fees cover one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle; extra vehicles incur a fee if space allows.
- Firewood can be purchased at the host site for $10 per bundle.
General
- Click here for more information about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to protect local forests from invasive species; obtain firewood near your camping site.
Utilities
- Water is available at handpumps and spigots; do not attach RV hoses; fill RV tanks before arrival.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
