Stehekin Lakeview Campground
Open first-come, first-served through May 22, 2026. As of March 1, 2026, reservations are managed by Guest Services, Inc. and are no longer available through Recreation.gov. December 2024 debris flows damaged the wastewater treatment plant, resulting in severely limited services at Stehekin Landing: no public facilities, showers, laundry, restaurant, retail, lodging, or gas currently available. The campground has water and vault toilets only during this period.
From Recreation.gov
As of March 1 2026, Purple Point and Lakeview Campgrounds at Stehekin Landing are managed by park concessions Guest Services, Inc and reservations are not available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 12:14PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Thursday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8 feet Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lakeview Campground sits at the head of Lake Chelan in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, part of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The campground is a five-minute walk from the Stehekin Landing boat dock and offers 9 walk-in tent sites. Stehekin is a remote community with no road access; visitors arrive via passenger ferry, private boat, floatplane, or on foot via trails like the Lakeshore Trail. Each campsite has a picnic table, and the campground provides vault toilets year-round with flush toilets and potable water available seasonally. Campfires are not allowed. Food storage lockers are provided due to bear activity in the area. A group backpacker area accommodates PCT thru-hikers and wilderness travelers for single-night stays without separate reservations. From Stehekin, visitors can access numerous trails including the Imus Trail, Purple Creek Trail, and connections to wilderness backpacking routes. Rainbow Falls, a 312-foot waterfall, and the historic Buckner Orchard are nearby attractions. Lake Chelan offers boating and fishing, though swimming is cold at around 45°F.
Directions
There are no roads to Stehekin. Access is by passenger ferry from Chelan or Field's Point Landing, private boat, floatplane, or on foot via trails. Lakeview Campground is a five-minute walk southeast of Stehekin Landing.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $0 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| noca_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 699-2080 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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