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Buck Lake Access

Buck Lake Access features a gravel boat launch suitable for small crafts, float tubes, and non-motorized boating, located 8 miles north of Winthrop within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest at 3,251 feet elevation.

A USFS campground with 12 first-come, first-served sites ($10/night) is available nearby, offering a scenic base for fishing and paddling in this small, quiet alpine lake.


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