This area of NE Washington is called "Land of Many Lakes". You would think there would be more campgrounds, but is kind of limited, mostly private lands. Chopaka Camp and Picnic Area is a good place. There were several other campers, but it is still quiet. There are no motorized boats and fly fishing only. There are established campsites with picnic tables, metal firepits and outhouses.There is a water pump that works, but it takes several pumps to get it primed, so don't give up. Chopaka Lake Chopaka Camp There is a trail along the lake's edge. If you follow it about 1/2 mile to the north end of the lake and there are some great campspots. Someone built a picnic table that's pretty awesome(See photo below). There is also a chair chainsawed from an old log that is very comfortable. Several flat grassy areas to set up a tent.

DIRECTIONS: From Loomis, go north about two miles towards Nighthawk. Turn left on Toats Coulee Road. You will see Chopaka Grade, the road cuts steeply up the side of the mountain. From here are no signs or markers. After going up the hill about 5 miles, there will be a split in the road (This is the second split). Go right, down the hill into a valley, the road ends at Chopaka Camp and Picnic Area, which is on Chopaka Lake. You might be reluctant to drive up the Chopaka Grade. When you turn on Toats Creek Road you will see it cutting steeply up the mountain side. It is a dirt road with the usual washboards and such, but it is one of the steeper grades I've been on, just keeps going up and up, in second gear with the tires would spin from traction problems, it was tough, but not impossible. If it rained or snowed might pose a problem. WARNING: Make sure you have good brakes! Five miles of steep downhill grades with no pullouts. The water pump at Chopaka Camp. Picnic table at northern end of lake. About 1/2 mile from Chopaka Camp. Toats Coulee Camp is okay, at least it is free and is a paved road all the way to the campground.. There are a couple primative camps just before Toats Coulee Camp. If going to Toats Coulee Camp, stay on Touts Coulee Road and a couple of miles you will see the camp to the left. FOR MORE INFORMATION Bureau of Land Management 1103 N Fancher Spokane, WA 99212 Phone: 509-536-1200 Camped here on Sept.17, 2005 CAMPGROUND INDEX CAMPING RECIPES CAMPING CHECKLISTS TOURIST PHOTOS www.eugenecarsey.com Free campgrounds and camping WASHINGTON CAMPGROUNDS CHOPAKA LAKE CAMP AND PICNIC AREA

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