Lake Chelan
Washington State's largest natural lake, a long, narrow glacial lake flanked by orchards, wineries, and mountains.
Lake Chelan is a long, narrow lake carved by glaciers, about 80 km long and roughly 450 meters deep at its deepest point. It is the largest natural lake in Washington State and one of the deepest lakes in the United States. The town of Chelan at the south end and Manson on the west shore are the main visitor areas, with lakefront parks, beaches, and marinas. The surrounding area is the Lake Chelan wine region, with more than thirty wineries. Stehekin at the north end has no road access and can only be reached by ferry, seaplane, or on foot. It belongs to the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and adjoins North Cascades National Park. A day trip to Stehekin on the Lady of the Lake ferry takes most of a day. The lake is crowded in summer, so book lodging in advance. It is about an hour's drive from Leavenworth.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ohme Gardens
- Pybus Public Market
- Cashmere & Pioneer Village Museum
- Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
- Front Street & Bavarian Village
- Leavenworth Ski Hill
- Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
- Waterfront Park & Blackbird Island