The area
Your Lake Chelan basecamp
Lake Chelan is a 50-mile, glacier-fed lake on the dry, sunny side of the Cascades. Here's what our guests love most. Ask the assistant for more ideas.
On the water
- Public beaches and swim areas at Lakeside Park and Don Morse Park in Chelan, and Manson Bay Park on the north shore
- Boat launches in Chelan and Manson, and room for your trailer in our driveway
- Rent boats, paddleboards and jet skis in town during the summer
Up-lake to Stehekin
- The Lady of the Lake ferry runs from Chelan to Stehekin, a remote village reachable only by boat, plane or trail
- Gateway to North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
- Book ahead in summer
Wine country
- Dozens of wineries and tasting rooms around the Lake Chelan wine region
- Clusters on the south shore near Chelan and around Manson on the north shore
- Plan a designated driver or book a tour
Town & family fun
- Downtown Chelan's shops and restaurants, and the Riverwalk Park loop
- Slidewaters water park above the lake (summer)
- Chelan Butte for big views over the lake and valley
Winter
- Echo Valley, a small family ski area near Chelan (check operating days)
- Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing when there's snow
- Cozy nights by the fireplace and in the hot tub
Getting here
- About 3.5 hours from Seattle via Stevens Pass (US-2) or Snoqualmie Pass (I-90)
- About 45 minutes from Pangborn Memorial Airport in Wenatchee (EAT)
- In winter, check pass conditions on WSDOT before you leave