Lake Chelan Valley

The Lake Chelan Valley has long been a destination known for the cool, refreshing lake, warm summers and crisp winter days. Pleasure-seekers visit year-round to experience the friendly communities and abundant opportunities for recreation, especially during the summer, when the lake is at “full pool” and conditions are ideal for playing in the sun and water.

The Lake Chelan Valley has long been a destination known for the cool, refreshing lake, warm summers and crisp winter days. Pleasure-seekers visit year-round to experience the friendly communities and abundant opportunities for recreation, especially during the summer, when the lake is at “full pool” and conditions are ideal for playing in the sun and water.

longer layover allows time to rent a bicycle and take your own tour, with a stop at the bakery, and a visit to Historic Buckner Orchard, or hike one of the trails for a grand view overlooking Lake Chelan and the Stehekin River.

Hikers, backpackers and campers flock to the idyllic valley, which is surrounded by parts of North Cascades National Park, two national wilderness areas and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

Hikers, backpackers and campers flock to the idyllic valley, which is surrounded by parts of North Cascades National Park, two national wilderness areas and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

In the resort community of Chelan, visitors will find lodging options and dining choices to fit every budget and palate. Chelan has been the choice for family vacations for generations, many returning to the same hotels year after year. Water sports abound from jet-skiing and pleasure boating to fishing and splashing around at one of the parks or resorts along the water’s edge. Another great way to enjoy a refreshing splash is at Slidewaters Waterpark, with a variety of slides, many designed for adults to ride with small children, a Lazy River, Thunder Rapids tube slide where you can group with friends, and even side-by-side racing, with a concession stand and more!

Located near the center of Washington state, about 150 miles from Seattle or Spokane, Lake Chelan is the deepest gorge in North America. Just over 50 miles long, the lake is fed by the Stehekin River at its head, and over 27 glaciers of the Cascade range. At its deepest point the lake is 1486 feet deep, which puts the bottom 386 feet below sea level; this depth occurs in the narrowest area of the lake, where it is less than a mile wide.

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In the resort community of Chelan, visitors will find lodging options and dining choices to fit every budget and palate. Chelan has been the choice for family vacations for generations, many returning to the same hotels year after year. Water sports abound from jet-skiing and pleasure boating to fishing and splashing around at one of the parks or resorts along the water’s edge. Another great way to enjoy a refreshing splash is at Slidewaters Waterpark, with a variety of slides, many designed for adults to ride with small children, a Lazy River, Thunder Rapids tube slide where you can group with friends, and even side-by-side racing, with a concession stand and more!

Lake Chelan, but Dry, Roses, Antilon, and Wapato Lakes (great fishing locations) as well.

The warm summer days and crisp, cool evenings create perfect growing conditions for fruit. Chelan’s apples have been known throughout the country since the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. In recent years, vineyards have replaced some apple orchards, and the Lake Chelan AVA was established to reflect the unique qualities of the wine grapes grown in the valley.

Seven miles from Chelan is the village of Manson, around which the majority of wineries and tasting rooms in the valley can be found. Downtown Manson sits on the edge of the lake, and a scenic drive through the vineyards and orchards surrounding the town offers views of not only Lake Chelan, but Dry, Roses, Antilon, and Wapato Lakes (great fishing locations) as well.

At the head of Lake Chelan is the remote community of Stehekin, accessible only by float plane or passenger ferry. The Lady of the Lake II and the Lady Express offer daily service to Stehekin in the summer, and

Seven miles from Chelan is the village of Manson, around which the majority of wineries and tasting rooms in the valley can be found. Downtown Manson sits on the edge of the lake, and a scenic drive through the vineyards and orchards surrounding the town offers views of not only

For information about the Lake Chelan Boat Company and their fleet of passenger ferries and the scenic tour, call (509) 682-4584 or visit www.ladyofthelake.com.

At the head of Lake Chelan is the remote community of Stehekin, accessible only by helicopter, hiking, or passenger ferry. The Lady of the Lake, the Lady Express and the Liberty offer daily service to Stehekin in the summer, and regular scheduled service all year. Choose a one-hour through six-hour layover in Stehekin, and enjoy the serenity of this quiet mountain valley with a visit to the small shops at the landing,

Continued on age 35 this quiet mountain valley with a visit to or take the shuttle to view 312’ Rainbow Falls and Stehekin’s One-Room Schoolhouse. During your layover, enjoy lunch at the Bakery or North Cascades Lodge. The longer layover allows time to rent electric or nonelectric bikes; or CanAM to take your own tour, with a stop at the bakery, and a visit to Historic Buckner Orchard, or hike one of the trails for a grand view overlooking Lake Chelan and the Stehekin River.

Located near the center of Washington state, about 150 miles from Seattle or Spokane, Lake Chelan is the deepest gorge in North America. Just over 50 miles long, the lake is fed by the Stehekin River at its head, and over 27 glaciers of the Cascade range. At its deepest point the lake is 1486 feet deep, which puts the bottom 386 feet below sea level; this depth occurs in the narrowest area of the lake, where it is less than a mile wide.

The warm summer days and crisp, cool evenings create perfect growing conditions for fruit. Chelan’s apples have been known throughout the country since the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. In recent years, vineyards have replaced some apple orchards, and the Lake Chelan AVA was established to reflect the unique qualities of the wine grapes grown in the valley.

For information about the Lake Chelan Boat Company and their fleet of passenger ferries and the scenic tour, call (509) 682-4584 or visit www.ladyofthelake.com.