Things To Do
Chelan
Chelan is located along the Southeast end of Lake Chelan.
The city’s year round population is approximately 4,000; however, these numbers can swell to 25,000 during summer months. One of the most stunning and pristine lakes in the world, Lake Chelan has drawn generations of families to its shores year after year. Water sports, beach-side fun, numerous vineyards and wine-tasting rooms combine to make the area a perfect year-round getaway.
Explore the historic downtown — friendly, family-owned boutiques and lodging, resort facilities, wine-tasting rooms, galleries, restaurants all encased in small-town charm.
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Manson
Travel 7 miles uplake on Highway 150 to Manson. Walk to over 18 wineries and tasting rooms, Manson is known for its exceptional wines and super friendly attitude! The town’s waterfront park at Manson Bay has picnic facilities, a swim area and boat moorage. The Manson Apple Blossom Festival is held in May and is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Meander along Manson’s Scenic Loop for great views of Wapato, Dry, and Roses lakes, in addition to Lake Chelan. In the back country of Manson you will find many more enticing and delicious wineries to experience.
Looking for a little nightlife, you can visit the Mill Bay Casino found just outside the town of Manson.
Stehekin
Looking to really get off the beaten path and away from the crowds? Then a trip to Stehekin is just your thing. There are no roads to this tiny, uplake, mountain village. It is accessible only by boat, airplane, helicopter or hiking. The Lady of the Lake passenger ferry leaves Chelan with regularly scheduled service to Stehekin and back. While in Stehekin, hike, ride horses, kayak, bicycle or fish. Visit the historic Buckner Orchard to see the tools and techniques early settlers used to make a living in this valley over a century ago. Cool off at Rainbow Falls, a picturesque, 312-foot waterfall. The Stehekin Valley is the southern gateway to the North Cascades National Park. Hundreds of miles of trails carry hikers into four adjoining wilderness areas. Stay overnight at the historic family-run Stehekin Valley Ranch. It’s the perfect point for all things Stehekin and the locally sourced food on-site is amazing too.
South Shore of Lake Chelan
State parks and Forest Service campgrounds along the entire length of Lake Chelan allow you to plan boat trips of several days with overnight stops along the way. Along the steeper south shore, the paved highway ends at Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. Lake Chelan State Park, also on the south shore, features camping, picnicking, water sports and boat launch facilities (see permit info). Keep your eyes open for wildlife — mountain goats, bears, deer, bighorn sheep and a variety of birds. Fishing in Lake Chelan is exceptional year-round. The cool depths yield landlocked lingcod or burbot, lake trout, kokanee (which are landlocked sockeye salmon), as well as landlocked chinook salmon. Rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass are abundant in the warmer, clear waters near shore.
Aerial View of Lake Chelan
For an incredible aerial view, take a tour of the valley, and perhaps even the North Cascades by helicopter! Fly with Lake Chelan Helicopters for views you simply can’t see any other way!
Lake Chelan Area Visitor Resources
Lake Chelan Chamber 800-424-3526
Manson Chamber 509-888-1553
Chelan Ranger Station 509-682-2576
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Weather
Summer
Boating & Water
Swimming
Snorkeling
Camping
Canoe, Kayak, Paddle boarding
Golf
Hiking
Wineries
Chelan’s Ruby Theatre
Fishing
Skydiving
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Live Music
Live Comedy
Casino
Winter
Echo Ridge Winter Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
Tubing
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
Wineries
Chelan’s Ruby Theatre
Live Music
Live Comedy
Casino