Refrigerator Harbor Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit required May 1 through October 31.
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:15PM PDT until April 13 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * 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 9:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PDT Friday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Refrigerator Harbor Campground is a remote boat-in site on the south shore of Lake Chelan, approximately 40 miles up-lake from the town of Chelan. This primitive campground serves as a quiet basecamp for exploring the remote upper reaches of Lake Chelan, positioned close to the historic Lucerne Ranger Station. The campground features 4 tent sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, plus a shared shelter. Access requires either a personal boat or commercial ferry service. Boaters can launch from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (21 miles down-lake) or Chelan (40 miles down-lake). The Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry provide commercial passenger service with stops at Lucerne near the campground. The site includes a dock with capacity for 3 boats, making coordination important during busy periods. The harbor's orientation provides good shelter from down-lake winds but remains exposed to up-lake weather. This is a pack-in, pack-out site with no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Campers must treat or filter water from the lake. Two pit toilets serve the campground. From May 1 through October 31, a Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit is required ($10 daily or $75 seasonal). The campground is accessible year-round for those willing to navigate winter conditions on the lake.
Directions
Boat-in only access. From Chelan, boat approximately 40 miles up-lake to the south shore. Commercial ferry service available via Lady of the Lake (ladyofthelake.com) and Stehekin Ferry (stehekinferry.com) with stops at nearby Lucerne. Personal boaters can launch from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park, then boat 21 miles up-lake.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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