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Domke Lake

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Domke Lake is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Domke Lake sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Tent sites
8
  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,300 ft

48.1831, -120.5901 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: The forest says the campgrounds around Domke Lake are permanently closed because of fire-killed hazard trees.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Domke Lake?
No. Domke Lake 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 Lake?
Camping at Domke Lake is free.
How many campsites does Domke Lake have?
Domke Lake has 8 tent sites.
When is Domke Lake open?
As of 2026-09-29: The forest says the campgrounds around Domke Lake are permanently closed because of fire-killed hazard trees.
Is there cell service at Domke Lake?
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 Lake. 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 Lake?
Domke Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Domke Lake

fishypedia.com · 15 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 15 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Refrigerator Harbor Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Not on record First-come Lucerne Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Cascade Creek Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Domke Falls Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Boats docking need a Federal Dock Site Permit: $10/day or $75/season (May 1 to Oct 31)

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

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