Lake Chelan State Park Campground

Open — Open year-round with reservations available. Park gates open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in winter (8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in summer). Camp store and concessions operate through Labor Day. Some sites available first-come, first-served during winter.

About

Lake Chelan State Park is a 127-acre camping park situated on the forested south shore of Lake Chelan, offering one of the most sought-after camping experiences in Washington State. The park features 6,000 feet of pristine shoreline, expansive lawns for recreation, and a sandy beach with stunning views of the 50-mile long lake. With an annual average rainfall of only 11 inches and hot, dry summers, the park provides ideal conditions for water-based activities including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. The campground offers 165 sites with a variety of options including full hookup sites (water, sewer, and electric), partial hookup sites (water and electric), and standard campsites. RVs up to 45 feet in length can be accommodated. Modern amenities include flush restrooms with hot showers, a dump station, drinking water, trash service, fire pits at each site, and picnic tables. The park features accessible campsites and restrooms, a boat launch with a watercraft launch fee, overnight moorage for boats up to 18 feet (available to campers with reservations), volleyball courts, a playground, and an amphitheater. Paninis in the Park, the on-site concession stand, serves hot food, beverages, espresso, and ice cream, and sells camp supplies including ice and firewood during the summer season. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are also available. The park maintains hiking trails and offers interpretive opportunities including historical monuments along the shoreline. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through Washington State Parks, with some sites available first-come, first-served during winter months. The park is open year-round with varying hours and some seasonal operational changes during the off-season.

Directions

Lake Chelan State Park is located at 7544 S Lakeshore Road in Chelan, WA, on the south shore of Lake Chelan. From downtown Chelan, take US-97A and follow signs to the park, about 11 miles southwest of the city. The park entrance is well-marked and accessible by paved roads.

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