Notable lake · Okanogan, Washington
Black Lake
Black Lake is a lake in Okanogan, Washington.
Black Lake: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Black Lake
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 48.83036, -120.21001. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Lake
- Remmel Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~13 km · Must-see
- Big Craggy Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~14 km · Must-see
- Sherman Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~17 km · Must-see
- Apex Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~19 km · Must-see
- Amphitheater Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~20 km · Must-see
- Pasayten Wilderness · sanctuary · Okanogan · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ashnola Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~22 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Peak · church · Okanogan · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lost Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~23 km · Must-see
- McLeod Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~24 km · Must-see
- Windy Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sheep Mountain · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Lago · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Okanogan National Forest · sanctuary · Okanogan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monument Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Carru · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Goat Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~33 km · Must-see
- Osceola Peak · viewpoint · Okanogan · ~33 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Black Lake
- Pearrygin Lake · lake · Okanogan · ~48 km · Must-see
- Chopaka Lake · lake · Okanogan · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pearrygin Lake State Park · lake · Okanogan · ~48 km · Must-see
- Palmer Lake · lake · Okanogan · ~54 km · Must-see
- Conconully Dam · lake · Okanogan · ~58 km · Must-see
- Blue Lake · lake · Chelan · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wannacut Lake · lake · Okanogan · ~64 km · Must-see
- Dagger Lake · lake · Chelan · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lightning Lake Beach · lake · Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen · ~65 km · Must-see
- Beaner Lake · lake · Okanogan · ~66 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Black Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Black Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Lake?
Nearby: Remmel Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Big Craggy Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Sherman Peak (viewpoint, 17 km), Apex Mountain (viewpoint, 19 km), Amphitheater Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Pasayten Wilderness (sanctuary, 21 km).
Is Black Lake worth visiting?
Black Lake is listed as a notable lake in Washington on Spotwander.