Prince Creek Campground
Open year-round via boat access only. Federal Dock Site Permit required May 1 through October 31 ($10/day or $75/season), available at recreation.gov. Wilderness regulations apply, including pack-out requirements and group size limits of 12 people.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM 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. 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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM 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
Prince Creek Campground offers a remote backcountry camping experience on the pristine north shore of Lake Chelan at approximately 1,100 feet elevation. Accessible only by boat, the campground sits at the border of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, making it an ideal basecamp for wilderness exploration. A floating dock accommodates up to three boats, though kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards do not require dock permits when simply entering or exiting the water. The campground provides six tent sites spread across the area, with five fire rings, five picnic tables, and three vault toilets. There is no potable water on site; campers must filter or treat water from nearby sources. Pack-out rules apply for all trash and waste. The site works well for larger groups given its layout and dock capacity. Trail access includes the Lakeshore Trail #1247, which runs along Lake Chelan connecting multiple backcountry destinations, and Prince Creek Wilderness Trail #1255 leading into the Sawtooth Wilderness interior. Commercial ferry service via Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry provides passenger transport with scheduled stops at Prince Creek for those without personal watercraft.
Directions
From Chelan, boat 34 miles up lake to Prince Creek Campground on the north shore. Alternatively, drive south on Highway 97A for 3 miles, turn right onto Southshore Road for 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park, then boat approximately 15 miles to Prince Creek on the north shore. Commercial ferry service via Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry offers scheduled stops at Prince Creek.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
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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