Burke Lake South
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review White Trail Rd. Quincy, WA 98848 509-754-4624 360-902-2515 Official WebsiteGPS: 47.134, -119.9255
Overview of Burke Lake South
Washington State Discover Pass required passes available online
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Casey on 7/13/2023
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by LivingOurDreamNow on 10/13/2021
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally March-Aug.
Elevation 1,181 ft / 359 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Burke Lake South 5 people have reviewed this location.
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“Decent Site For Short Stay”
Reviewed 7/13/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We just stayed overnight as we were passing through; drove from one lake to the next (they’re all connected by a winding road), mostly looking for the cleanest pit toilet! Most were filled w TP trash and dead flies, some had toilet paper and others didn’t. Cleanest was at Burke Lake South near the first boat launch. But otherwise, we w... more
We just stayed overnight as we were passing through; drove from one lake to the next (they’re all connected by a winding road), mostly looking for the cleanest pit toilet! Most were filled w TP trash and dead flies, some had toilet paper and others didn’t. Cleanest was at Burke Lake South near the first boat launch. But otherwise, we were completely alone, it was a quiet, beautiful evening. Hot, but breezy, so bugs not terrible. The gravel road was a bit rutted, but should be passable for anyone. Two bars on our Verizon phones. Bought a Discover Pass, but no one checked. Very little traffic on a Wednesday in July. Lots of open spaces for various-sized RVs or trailers.
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Casey would stay here again
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“Camp Perched on a Bluff Overlooking Lake”
Reviewed 10/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Free camping at Burke Lake South is administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. No matter what camping configuration, free camping at Burke Lake South with the Discover Pass offers a variety of camping options. In this video, I provide a walking tour of the Burke Lake South free camping area. T-Mobile cellular se... more
Free camping at Burke Lake South is administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. No matter what camping configuration, free camping at Burke Lake South with the Discover Pass offers a variety of camping options. In this video, I provide a walking tour of the Burke Lake South free camping area. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 0.91 Mbps download speed and 0.01 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 26.4 Mbps download speed and 0.41 Mbps upload speed. There was no Verizon cellular service at this location.
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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful spot with great hiking!”
Reviewed 4/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a gem! Room for lots of campers. We were in a huge spot on a knoll overlooking the boat ramp on Burke Lake. Hiking is wonderful, lots of wildlife. The only downside and it is minor because they weren't that close to us, but of the 6 trailers that were in the area, 5 of them had open frame construction style generators that ... more
This is a gem! Room for lots of campers. We were in a huge spot on a knoll overlooking the boat ramp on Burke Lake. Hiking is wonderful, lots of wildlife. The only downside and it is minor because they weren't that close to us, but of the 6 trailers that were in the area, 5 of them had open frame construction style generators that ran alot.
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BurntFrog Life would stay here again
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“First Boondocking Experience, We Were Not Disappointed!”
Reviewed 3/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class C) |
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This was our first boondocking experience and we were not disappointed! We found this place via Campendium of course. However, Quincy Lake, Burke Lake West & Burke Lake South are really the same area. We visited in late March and there were a ton of open spots. Signs clearly mark the camping areas. Gravel roads are pretty well... more
This was our first boondocking experience and we were not disappointed! We found this place via Campendium of course. However, Quincy Lake, Burke Lake West & Burke Lake South are really the same area.
We visited in late March and there were a ton of open spots. Signs clearly mark the camping areas. Gravel roads are pretty well kept, however, there was a few muddy spots (and sites). Our 30ft Class C didn't have any trouble at all. We saw a few big rigs parked in there as well.
These lakes are not far off of I-90 but far enough to be off the beaten path. We used the Waze App to get us to "Quincy Lake". Before we got there we Google Maped (Satellite View) to see the interconnecting gravel roads around these popular fishing holes. You'll also see that there are a lot of sites with great views of the lakes. There are also amazing views of the canyon as well.
The area looks popular with fishermen. So bring your fishing pole and Kayaks if you have them! We didn't see any trash cans so you must pack it out yourself. You might see a few things left behind, we saw an old tire. But it wasn't bad. I really should give this section a 4.5 stars.
The site we chose was amazing. Great view, pretty level, gravel, and a rock fire pit.
There really wasn't a lot of noise other than some campers across the lake target practicing for a couple hours. They stopped at sundown and all we heard was coyotes and the wind.
Overall, this is a great place. I almost hate to give it a good review because I want to keep it all to myself! If you have any questions you can find us on Instagram and Facebook - @ZenningSoHard. We'll be happy to give you more details.
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“Nail the tent for windy night, haha”
Reviewed 8/9/2017
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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A quite place where you can enjoy sunset surrounded by natural beauty of the lake.
But my tent nearly flew away in the midnight due to the wind.
All in all, it's a wonderful place to spend a night or more.
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Eka would stay here again
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Amenities
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- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- water access
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- restrooms: vault
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