Camp Bonaparte

About Camp Bonaparte

Located on Bonaparte Lake in the Colville National Forest, Camp Bonaparte offers a picturesque, rustic environment. This high-elevation camp features campsites, dining area, outdoor shower and outhouse facilities. The lake is popular for sport fishing with 6 species of fish.

Summer of 2026, Camp Bonaparte will host 2 weeks of Scouts BSA Summer Camp AND 1 week of Cub Resident Camp! This is a great opportunity for units that want to stay close to home and units looking to find a new camp to explore. Scroll down to find out more!

2026 Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Session 1: July 26 – August 1, 2026

Session 2: August 2 – 8, 2026

Location:
    Camp Bonaparte, NF-020, Tonasket, WA 98855

Cost:
    In State Scout (WA State service center): $350
    Out of State Scout: $400
    Scouts BSA Adult: $200

2026 BSA Summer Camp Payment Schedule	Due By:
Deposit: $50 Per Person Fee (Non-Refundable)	Time of Booking
First Payment: 50% of Balance for Scouts and Adults	February 6th, 2026
Camperships: All Summer Camp Campership applications must be submitted by this date to be considered.	May 22^nd, 2026
Final Payment: Remaining Balance due.	June 5th, 2026

2026 Cub Resident Camp - Buckaroo Round-Up

Get in on all the fun at Cub Resident Camp! Cub Scouts participate in activities such as archery, BB guns, nature hikes, crafts, swimming, and boating. Webelos earn activity pins, and Wolf and Bear Cubs can complete advancement requirements. Packs also compete in the exciting relay race. The climbing wall is a big hit! Don’t miss out, get your pack signed up for this summer! Tigers are welcome too!

Registration is now open!

Dates for Buckaroo Round-Up in 2026 are:

Session 1 – July 22 thru July 25, 2026

Location:
    Camp Bonaparte, NF-020, Tonasket, WA 98855

Cost:
    Scouts: $250.00 each
    Adults: $200.00 each

026 CUB Scout Summer Camp Payment Schedule

Due By:

Deposit: $50 Per Person Fee (Non-Refundable)

Time of Booking

First Payment: 50% of Balance for Scouts and Adults

April 3rd, 2026

Camperships: All Summer Camp Campership applications must be submitted by this date to be considered.

May 22^nd, 2026

Final Payment: Remaining Balance due.

June 5th, 2026

Mountain to Sound Ambassador Program
Chief Seattle Council is excited to announce an all new Ambassador Program for the 2026 & 2027 camp season. You can lock in 2025 pricing for the next 2-years, saving your unit a huge amount of money while gain specialty perks for each Scout.

Be Recognized. Be Rewarded. Be Part of the Camp Community.

The Mountain & Sound Ambassador Program is our way of saying thank you to the dedicated units that make our camps thrive. As a Camp Ambassador, your unit becomes a valued part of our growing camp family—and you’ll enjoy exclusive perks that make your experience even better.

Program Benefits Include:

Price Lock Guarantee for both 2026 and 2027—plan ahead with confidence!
A Special Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) to show off your Ambassador pride.
20% Off for Scouts at the Camp Trading Post (excludes program fees and merit badge items).

Whether you’re returning year after year or joining us for the first time, this program is designed to reward your loyalty and strengthen your connection to the Mountain & Sound camp experience.

How to Join:

To participate, simply complete the registration form here:
Sign Up Now

A Few Things to Know:

The 20% discount is a one-time offer and does not apply to purchases at the Council Trading Post.
To take part, units must commit to attending Camp with Chief Seattle Council in both 2026 and 2027.

We’re excited to have you on board and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as an ambassador. Let’s make the next two years of camp unforgettable!

📞Questions?

Call us at 206.725.5200 or email campingdept@seattlebsa.org

Prerequisite Forms and Information

Annual Health & Medical Record
We accept all BSA forms completed by a physician or licensed practitioner with 12 months of the end of the month Scout or adult is attending camp. National Jamboree and national high adventure health forms are also accepted.

Chief Seattle Council Camp Refund Policy

* Camp scholarships (Camperships) are available for Chief Seattle Council Scouts. Download the Campership Application HERE.

Provisional Scouts. Scouts who are unable to attend summer camp with their troop or want to go alone can attend as a lone Scout at Camp Pigott Summer Camp. Scouts sign up individually for this program and are grouped together with other single Scouts or are assigned to a troop at camp. Adult leaders are assigned.

For questions and reservation information contact the Camping Department at 206-902-2303 or email campingdept@seattlebsa.org.

Camp Bonaparte
Camp Bonaparte, NF-020, Tonasket, WA 98855
Josh Cunningham, Camping Director
jcunningham@seattlebsa.org 360-568-2065

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