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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.

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

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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