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Graham Harbor

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit, and it is open year-round. Graham Harbor is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Graham Harbor sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 1 mile outside the boundary of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Graham Harbor dock: Boat-in sites on Lake Chelan with a floating dock for ten boats and a shelter; a 1/4-mile trail links to Graham Harbor Creek Campground. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

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

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,140 ft

48.0818, -120.4891 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Graham Harbor is open year-round .

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

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Graham Harbor?
No. Graham Harbor 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 Graham Harbor?
Camping at Graham Harbor costs Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit.
How many campsites does Graham Harbor have?
Graham Harbor has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Graham Harbor?
No. Graham Harbor has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Graham Harbor open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed under the 2026 Little Giant Fire closure order (order in effect through October 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner). Normally, it is open year-round.
Is there cell service at Graham Harbor?
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 Graham Harbor. 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 Graham Harbor?
Graham Harbor is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Graham Harbor

fishypedia.com · 7.5 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 7.5 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 26 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 26 miles from Graham Harbor in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

First-come Graham Harbor Creek Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit First-come Corral Creek Chelan · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit: $10 per day or $75 per season (May 1 to October 31) First-come Prince Creek Stehekin · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Not on record First-come Safety Harbor Campground Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single site: $9 per night; boats also need a Federal Dock Site Permit
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