Deer Point Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. A Federal Dock Site Permit ($10/day or $75/season) is required from May 1 through October 31 for using the floating dock. No potable water; campers must filter or treat water from the lake and pack out all trash.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 11:50AM PDT until July 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Tuesday, and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of the Idaho Panhandle and Central and Eastern Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day this week, though additional heat advisories may be needed on Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
About
Deer Point Campground offers a remote backcountry experience on the north shore of Lake Chelan within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Accessible only by boat, the campground sits about 4 miles uplake from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park and provides a floating dock with space for eight vessels. The site features five tent-only campsites at approximately 1,100 feet elevation, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has two vault toilets but no potable water; campers should plan to filter or treat water from the lake. There are no trash facilities, so visitors must pack out all waste. The location provides protection from down-lake winds, though it is exposed to up-lake winds. Activities include swimming, motorized and non-motorized boating, and exploring the surrounding national forest. A Federal Dock Site Permit is required from May 1 through October 31. Daily permits cost $10, or a season pass is available for $75. Permits can be purchased via Scan and Pay at the dock or at various vendor locations in Chelan and Wenatchee. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards pulling directly onto shore do not require a dock permit.
Directions
From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97 Alternate for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and continue approximately 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. From the boat launch there, travel approximately 4 miles uplake. Deer Point Campground is on the north shore.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Deer Point Campground | |
| Lake Chelan Dock Site Permits |
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