Pearrygin Lake State Park campground
State Park ~4 hr from Seattle

Pearrygin Lake State Park

Washington's most popular state park with 50 full-hookup, 27 partial, and 76 standard sites on pristine 1,186-acre lake, near Winthrop's Old West town.

RV Sites
163
total sites
Max Length
60 ft
full hookups
Hookups
Full Hookups
full hookups
Surface
Mixed
site surface
Dump Station
On-site
Available to all registered campers
Reservation
6 mo.
books out fast
Why Visit

Pearrygin Lake State Park

Pearrygin Lake State Park consistently ranks as Washington's most popular state park, drawing families with its 1,186 acres of meadow and forest around pristine Pearrygin Lake. The West Campground sits closest to the water; the East Campground offers more shaded loops with 50 full-hookup, 27 partial-hookup, and 76 standard sites for RVs up to 60 feet. Modern bathhouses, a full camp store, and a dump station are on site. Just 4 miles from Winthrop — one of Washington's most charming small towns with an Old West boardwalk theme, restaurants, and gear shops.

561 Bear Creek Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862
~4 hr from Seattle (240 mi)
Online reservation · Reserving 6 months in advance
Discover Pass required
Campground Specs

Details that matter for your rig

Maneuverability
Moderate
Some tight turns — manageable
Cell Coverage
Spotty
Download maps before you go
Generators
Restricted
Designated hours only
Site Surface
Mixed
Check conditions at check-in
Dump Station
On-site
Available to all registered campers
Hookups
Full Hookups
Full W+E+S hookups
Things to Do

Activities at Pearrygin Lake State Park

🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing 🏊 Swimming 🚣 Kayaking 🏖️ Beach ⛵ Boating 🛝 Playground

On-site & nearby activities

  • Lake swimming and beach play
  • Boating, sailing, and kayaking on the lake
  • Fishing for rainbow trout and bass
  • Hiking Methow Valley trail system
  • Winthrop Old West boardwalk and dining (4 mi)
  • Winter snowmobiling and cross-country skiing
State Park

Washington State Parks — built for exploration

Pearrygin Lake sits in the upper Methow Valley just outside Winthrop, at the confluence of the ponderosa pine forests of the eastern Cascades and the arid sagebrush grasslands of the Okanogan Highlands — a transition zone rich in bird life and wildflowers. The Methow Valley is recognized as one of the most ecologically significant wildlife corridors remaining in the Pacific Northwest, connecting the North Cascades wilderness to the Okanogan Highlands and providing seasonal habitat for deer, elk, black bear, and mountain lion. Pearrygin Lake's warm, shallow water and productive aquatic vegetation support remarkable waterfowl breeding concentrations in summer, including osprey, common loons, and nesting great blue herons visible from the campground.

Facilities

What's on-site

🚻
Toilets
Flush toilets
🚿
Showers
Available
💧
Drinking Water
Available
🔥
Fire Pits
Every site
Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are all on site. Every site includes a fire pit.
Insider Knowledge

Site recommendations from the field

Sourced from first-hand visits, park ranger notes, and RV community reports. Updated when conditions change.

🗺️

Lake-adjacent sites (1–50) fill months in advance for peak summer — book the moment the 6-month window opens. The lake warms up well in July–August for swimming. Hookup sites in Loops B–D are spacious and well-maintained. Winthrop's western-themed downtown with excellent restaurants is just 2 miles away — easy to walk or bike. The valley views at sunrise from any lakeside site are genuinely breathtaking.

Logistics

Nearest services

📍 Nearest TownWinthrop, WA
⛽ Gas Station5 mi
🛒 Grocery Store25 mi
🏪 Costco90 mi
☕ Starbucks55 mi
🏕️ Nearest State Park30 mi

Stock up in Winthrop, WA before heading out — services get limited near the campground.

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Information sourced from official park agencies and publicly available data. Conditions, fees, and availability change — verify details directly with the campground before your visit.