Lake Wenatchee State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 763-3101
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
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 2026-07-10. Official alert
Weather NotificationDomestic water is off to the entire campground. Beginning 10/25, camping will transition to First-Come, First-Served in both the North and South… (more)
Domestic water is off to the entire campground. Beginning 10/25, camping will transition to First-Come, First-Served in both the North and South Campgrounds. A limited number of sites with electricity in the North Campground will remain available on a first-come basis until snow is forecast, at which point they will close for the season. Camping is currently available in both the North and South Parks, but capacity is limited due to seasonal winterization. Exterior Water has been shut off for the season. Restrooms are still accessible at both locations. A small number of hook-up sites and the trailer dump currently remain open in the North Park and will close for the season once snow is forecasted. RVs longer than 20 feet are not permitted in the South Campground.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
Lake Wenatchee State Park is a 490-acre park in Chelan County, about 15 miles north of Leavenworth.
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Winter: 8:00 a.m. - Dusk
Winter recreation: During winter, enjoy groomed cross-country and skate ski trails, a groomed sled hill and marked snowshoe trails. Winter camping with heated restrooms and showers is also available. Watch a YouTube video about winter sports in the park. See snow accumulation in the winter season on our seasonal webcam.
Winter schedule: Once the snow arrives, the campgrounds close. Winter camping is available first-come, first-served in a designated area at the South Park Day-Use parking lot. Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page, or call the park office at (509) 763-3101.
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 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use • Entrance fees: Varies
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
We offer 197 campsites. The South Campground has 100 standard sites for tents, camper vans, truck campers and small vehicle and trailer combinations less than 20 feet. The North Campground has 2 ADA sites, 55 standard sites and 42 partial utility sites (water/electric). Campgrounds have centrally located comfort stations with hot showers. A trailer dump is located in the North Campground.
Each campsite includes one vehicle, each additional vehicles are subject to a $10/night extra vehicle fee. Campsites accommodate 2 vehicles per site. If sites exceed 2 vehicles, overflow parking is available.
During spring and fall, campground closures are weather dependent. Please check the Alerts posted at the top of the page.
Park Booths operate on a limited schedule. Self-registration is available; please come prepared with cash/check. A credit card machine is also available in the South Park.
Park gates close at dusk. If arriving after hours to camp, you may open and proceed through the unlocked gate. Please close the gate behind you.
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
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingPicnicking
Swimming
Adaptive Beach Wheelchair and Mobi-mats
An adaptive beach wheelchair is available for use at Lake Wenatchee State Park, at no cost. The beach wheelchair can be reserved by calling (509) 763-3101 or emailing lake.wenatchee@parks.wa.gov. Rentals are offered May 1 through Oct. 31 (weather dependent) and are intended for beach use only.
Lake Wenatchee also has two ADA picnic table spots located on the South Beach. These ADA picnic table spots are connected with Mobi-mats, which provides a stable pathway for visitors using standard wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices to traverse down to the shoreline and these two picnic table spots. One picnic table spot is located in the shade higher up on the beach, while the other picnic table is located in the sun adjacent to the water's edge. Both picnic table spots have ADA-accessible surfaces and ADA picnic tables making them easy to access and wonderful spots to spend the afternoon.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
✓ 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 facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, ADA Boat Launch, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
Summer hours
Summer hours are approximately Mid-June to Sep. 1.
Camping reservations
Reservations are now required to camp. Make a reservation at washington.goingtocamp.com or call (888) 226-7688. Same-day reservations can be made between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make a same-day reservation in the park, visit the booth during posted booth hours or visit the booth bulletin board for more details.
Wildlife
As the park is in bear country, coolers must be stowed away and food should never be left out.
No unattended overnight vehicle parking.
Park gates close at dusk and do not reopen until after posted opening hours. Day-use visitors are not allowed inside the park after open hours.
Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park
Each winter season Lake Wenatchee becomes a Sno-Park. During this time a Sno-Park Permit is required. The Discover Pass is not valid during this time.
To view the current grooming report and additional Sno-Park information, visit the Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park page. Sno-Park Permits can be purchased online or at the Park.
Park camera
See the lake view from our live camera located on the swim beach.
Getting there
- Address
- 21588 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Leavenworth, WA 98826 - Nearest town
- Leavenworth — about 15 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.8101, -120.7236
- Phone
- (509) 763-3101
- Lake.Wenatchee@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)
“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