Safety Harbor Campground
Closed indefinitely due to post-fire flooding risk from the 2017 Uno Peak Fire. The dock has been removed. No reopening date has been announced.
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
Safety Harbor Campground is a primitive boat-in campground situated on the north shore of Lake Chelan at 4,320 feet elevation. The site provides shelter from both up-lake and down-lake winds, making it a desirable stopover for boaters exploring the upper reaches of Lake Chelan. When operational, the campground features a floating dock with six-boat capacity, four tent sites, two fire rings, two picnic tables, and one vault toilet. The campground has been closed since the 2017 Uno Peak Fire burned the slopes above the site. The fire damage created unstable conditions with high potential for catastrophic flash floods, and the dock has been removed due to safety concerns. There is no announced reopening date. When open, the campground requires a Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit ($10/day or $75/season, May 1 through October 31). There is no potable water; campers must filter or treat water from the lake. Access is by personal boat from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park, located approximately 5.5 miles down-lake.
Directions
From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and continue approximately 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. From the boat launch, travel by boat approximately 5.5 miles up-lake. The campground is on the north shore.
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 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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