Domke Lake Campground
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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
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.
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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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