Domke Lake Campground

About

Domke Lake sits in the remote Lake Chelan backcountry within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Three small hike-in campgrounds surround the lake: Domke Lake Campground, Stuart Camp, and Hatchery Camp, offering a combined total of eight tent-only sites. The setting is classic North Cascades wilderness with forested shorelines and excellent fishing opportunities. Reaching Domke Lake requires significant effort. Most visitors take the Lady of the Lake ferry from Chelan approximately 40 miles north to Lucerne Landing, then hike the Domke Lake Trail #1280 for about 3 miles to reach the lake. There are no roads connecting Chelan to Lucerne. Since the 2015 Wolverine Fire burned through this area, overnight camping has been prohibited due to hazard trees and post-fire dangers. A Forest Order remains in effect closing Domke Lake, Stuart Camp, and Hatchery Camp to overnight use. Day-use hiking to the lake is permitted, but campers should seek alternative sites such as Domke Falls Campground on the Lake Chelan shoreline.

Directions

From Chelan, take the Lady of the Lake ferry approximately 40 miles north to Lucerne Landing (no roads connect Chelan to Lucerne). Alternatively, drive south on Highway 97 Alternate for 3 miles, turn right onto Southshore Road, and continue about 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park boat launch, then boat 21 miles north to Lucerne Landing on the south shore. From Lucerne Landing, hike Railroad Creek Road #3100 for approximately half a mile to the Domke Lake Trail #1280 trailhead, then hike 3 miles up to Domke Lake.