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Closed for overnight camping due to post-fire hazards from the 2015 Wolverine fire. Day-use only. A Forest Order prohibits camping at Domke Lake, Stuart Camp, and Hatchery Camp campgrounds. No reopening date has been announced.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

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.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (509) 682-4900

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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