Moore Point

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Moore Point is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Campsite at Moore Point across Lake Chelan from Lucerne. Photo: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0

Managed by: National Forest

Moore Point sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.7 miles outside the boundary of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Chelan boat-in site: A boat-in campground about 42 miles up-lake from Chelan with a picnic shelter and a 3-boat fixed dock; the Lady of the Lake ferry stops here. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency
Entrance fee: Dock Site Permit (May 1 to Oct 31): $10 per day or $75 per season; not needed for ferry or hike-in campers

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

Sites and hookups

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,140 ft

48.2356, -120.6164 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Moore Point?

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

Is there a separate entrance fee at Moore Point?

Yes. The entrance fee is Dock Site Permit (May 1 to Oct 31): $10 per day or $75 per season; not needed for ferry or hike-in campers.

How many campsites does Moore Point have?

Moore Point has 4 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Moore Point?

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

How long can you stay at Moore Point?

The stay limit at Moore Point is 14 consecutive days, then 30 days off the forest; 28 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Moore 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 Moore 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 Moore Point?

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

Around Moore Point

fishypedia.com · 19 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 19 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Lucerne Chelan · National Forest First-come Refrigerator Harbor Chelan · National Forest First-come Domke Lake Chelan · National Forest First-come Cascade Creek 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, entranceFee, water, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0

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