Tonasket Washington Tourism

If you want a rip-roaring good time, you will plan a vacation in Tonasket. You will find everything for everybody in this friendly community from historical tours, wild west events and great accommodations and food to sensational recreation areas.

Tonasket is truly the land for all seasons. Surrounded by mountains and valleys, you can still see log cabins and other signs of the earliest settlers. Tonasket is surrounded by ghost towns which in itself is an experience. Camping facilities are available both in town and at numerous National Forests and state and private campgrounds which are within a half-hour drive.

Casual hiking, a photographers’ stroll or serious backpacking areas are all readily accessible. Over 1,500 miles of National Forest trails offer spectacular mountain views, or peaceful meadows teeming with wildflowers and an amazing variety of wildlife.

If fishing and hunting is your bag, this is the place to come. An abundance of trout and bass are available in more than 60 lakes and countless streams within a 30 mile radius of Tonasket. Steelhead run the Okanogan River.

For the hunter, Mule and Whitetail deer, Black Bear, Pheasant, Duck, Geese, Chukar, Grouse and Quail are plentiful whether you hunt with a gun, bow or camera anytime of the year.

For snow sports, you will find a winter wonderland in this area. Downhill skiers will enjoy the Sitzmark Ski Area, a family oriented facility with an 1,800 foot chairlift. Cross-country ski enthusiasts can find over 25 km. of groomed trails at Highland Sno Park, or strike out on your own between Mt. Anne and the Pasayten Wilderness.

Events are prevalent at all times. Some of the most exciting recreational or historical events are here in Tonasket. The Pony Express Friendship Ride re-creates the legendary Pony Express rides of old by transporting the mail between Tonasket and her Sister City, Princeton, B.C. The route alternates each year and is in conjunction with the two town’s rodeo events. The Founder’s Day Parade and Rodeo in Tonasket is the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. The Princeton B.C. Rodeo is the last weekend in May.

Tonasket has friendly people who will welcome you with open arms, old west hospitality and many nice places to stay including resorts, bed and breakfasts and traditional lodging.