Deer Point

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31), and it is open year-round. Deer Point is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by: National Forest

Deer Point sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 5
Tent sites: 5

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,100 ft

48.0266, -120.3126 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Deer Point is open year-round .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the site as closed for the 2026 Little Giant Fire.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deer Point?

No. Deer Point is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Deer Point?

Camping at Deer Point costs Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31).

How many campsites does Deer Point have?

Deer Point has 5 campsites, including 5 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Deer Point?

No. Deer Point has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Deer Point open?

As of 2026-09-29: The forest lists the site as closed for the 2026 Little Giant Fire. Normally, it is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Deer Point?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Deer Point. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Deer Point?

Deer Point is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Deer Point

fishypedia.com · 1.5 miles

Deer Point sits on Lake Chelan, 1.5 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 18 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 18 miles from Deer Point in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Antilon (Lower) fishing (8.2 miles) , Dry Lake fishing (10 miles) , and Roses Lake fishing (11 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

First-come Grouse Mountain Chelan · National Forest

Reservable Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park Manson · State Park First-come Safety Harbor Campground Chelan · National Forest First-come Junior Point Chelan · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, water, season, elevationFt, fee, closure), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31)

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