Lake Chelan State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6:30 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 687-3710
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-25. Official alert
Overview
Lake Chelan State Park is a 147-acre park in Chelan County, about 9 miles west of Chelan.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
6:30 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Marina slips | $12 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Marina slips: $12 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
• Dogs Allowed on Leash • Horses not Allowed Overnight moorage Moorage is available for $12 a night, for guests with a current campsite reservation. No overnight camping on boats allowed. Maximum boat length is 18 feet.
Getting there
- Address
- 7544 S Lakeshore Road
Chelan, WA 98816 - Nearest town
- Chelan — about 9 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.8725, -120.1966
- Phone
- (509) 687-3710
- Lake.Chelan@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Lake Chelan from hwy971 - Navarre Coulee Road.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Barek
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology