Bonnie Lake State Recreation Site

The feel

Bonnie Lake is a stocked-lake hideaway near Chickaloon, and a steep, rough access road keeps it quiet. The gravel road leaves the Glenn Highway on the left at Mile 83.3 and runs 1.8 to 2.1 miles to the lake. It is not for big rigs.

There are 9 free sites, undeveloped, with a vault toilet, a boat launch and a dock. The site has no potable water, and no trash facilities, park benches or fire rings.

What to expect

Layout and setting

9 undeveloped sites at a stocked lake, with a hardened gravel boat ramp, a dock and parking.

Check-in and stay

Sites are first come.

Crowds and best time

The steep, rough road keeps it quiet.

Parking and rig size

Parking at the lake. The road is not recommended for large trailers or big rigs.

Fees and reservations

Free, undeveloped. Sites are first come, with no reservations.

Hazards

A steep, rough gravel access road.

Bathrooms and water

A vault toilet. No potable water, so bring your own.

Season and access

Summer. Gravel road on the left at Mile 83.3 of the Glenn Highway, running 1.8 to 2.1 miles to the lake.

Mingo says

Go in summer, when the sites are open, and take the rough road slowly. Bring a rod, since the lake is stocked.

Before you go

• Bring drinking water, since the site has no potable water.
• Leave large trailers at home, because the road is not recommended for them.
• Nothing to book, since the 9 sites are first come.
• Call (907) 745-8950 with questions about the site.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.