Camping Area

Jones Bay Campground campground

Washington, USA Upper Columbia watershed 47.919°, -118.583°
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Jones Bay Campground -- Washington campground
Jones Bay Campground Washington · Upper Columbia watershed
About this campground

Jones Bay Campground

Jones Bay Campground, located on the scenic Rufus Woods Lake in northeastern Washington, offers 10 established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no potable water, so bring your own. Camping is free and first-come, first-served—no reservations or permits needed. RVs are allowed but there are no hookups. The vibe is peaceful and semi-remote, with open shrub-steppe terrain overlooking the lake—great for fishing, boating, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include the Grand Coulee Dam and Lake Roosevelt. Best visited from late spring to early fall for warm weather and lake access. A quiet, basic spot perfect for unplugging.
StateWashington
WatershedUpper Columbia
Latitude47.9187°
Longitude-118.5832°
Amenities

What's on-site at Jones Bay Campground

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
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Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Jones Bay Campground, with reservations status.

Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Jones Bay Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Jones Bay Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
Nohrsc Gold Mountain 1.0 in 0.0 in
Gold Mountain 1.0 in 0.0 in
Davenport 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Moses Mtn 0.0 in 0.0 in
Moses Mtn 0.0 in 0.0 in
Tonasket 21.1 Ese 0.0 in 0.0 in

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Jones Bay Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Jones Bay Campground

Can I make reservations at Jones Bay Campground?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Jones Bay Campground?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

More camping

Other campgrounds near here

Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Jones Bay Campground.