National Park Service · National Recreation Area · Washington

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

3 federal campgrounds, 2 of them with first-come, first-served sites.

3Campgrounds
2With first-come sites
23Sites
1,110–1,180 ftElevation

Where they are

3 of 3 mapped
Drawing the map
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Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

The campgrounds · 3

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

Heads up

Wildfire
Sisi fire · 5.4 mi from the nearest campground here · 2,712 acres · 11% contained
Wildfire
Miners fire · 19 mi from the nearest campground here · 200 acres · 0% contained
Wildfire
Gamma Creek fire · 20 mi from the nearest campground here · 13 acres
Wildfire
Thunder Creek fire · 20 mi from the nearest campground here · 950 acres · 0% contained
Wildfire
Little Giant fire · 22 mi from the nearest campground here · 171,458 acres · 81% contained
Wildfire
South Apple fire · 25 mi from the nearest campground here · 0 acres
Park Closure
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.
Park Closure
Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29 Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades…
Danger
Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.
Caution
Level 1 Fire Advisory for areas in Stehekin Chelan County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 1 Fire Advisory (Get Ready) for areas in Stehekin, Stehekin Valley Road from Harlequin Bridge to High Bridge, including Company Creek Road and side roads. Visitors should be aware there is a…
Caution
Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats Due to silt accumulation, the Diablo Lake boat launch at Colonial Creek South Campground is not usable for launching most powerboats. Expect shallow or no water at the launch ramp and the possibility of needing to carry your boat to or…
Alerts: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 2026

Who answers for this land

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Kim Schrier (D)WA 8th · 3 campgrounds · grade A+
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