Domke Falls

Its 4 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. Domke Falls is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

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Domke Falls Campground on Lake Chelan. Photo: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0

Managed by: National Forest

Domke Falls sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Domke Falls: Boat-in sites on the Lake Chelan shore with a short trail to view Domke Falls; no trail access to Domke Lake from here. (fs.usda.gov)

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: 4
Tent sites: 4

✓ 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: 1,140 ft

48.1642, -120.5437 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Domke Falls is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Domke Falls?

No. Domke Falls 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 Domke Falls?

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

How many campsites does Domke Falls have?

Domke Falls has 4 campsites, including 4 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Domke Falls?

No. Domke Falls has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Domke Falls open?

Domke Falls is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Domke Falls?

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 Domke Falls. 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 Domke Falls?

Domke Falls is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Domke Falls

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Cascade Creek Chelan · National Forest First-come Domke Lake Chelan · National Forest First-come Prince Creek Stehekin · National Forest First-come Refrigerator Harbor 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, fee, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0
Photo 2: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0

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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