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Safety Harbor Campground

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Safety Harbor Campground is a National Forest campground near Chelan, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chelan, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

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

Boat-in campground on Lake Chelan: Reached only by boat, about 5.5 miles up-lake from the Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park launch; a floating dock holds six boats and the cove shelters boats from up- and down-lake winds. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,140 ft

48.0486, -120.3779 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Safety Harbor Campground?
No. Safety Harbor Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Safety Harbor Campground have?
Safety Harbor Campground has 4 campsites, including 4 tent sites.
Is there drinking water at Safety Harbor Campground?
No. Safety Harbor Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Safety Harbor Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed under the Little Giant Fire closure order (06-17-07-2026-40), in effect Sept. 3 to Oct. 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.
How long can you stay at Safety Harbor Campground?
The stay limit at Safety Harbor Campground is 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.
Is there cell service at Safety Harbor Campground?
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 Safety Harbor Campground. 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 Safety Harbor Campground?
Safety Harbor Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Safety Harbor Campground

fishypedia.com · 1.9 miles

Safety Harbor Campground sits on Lake Chelan, 1.9 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 21 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 21 miles from Safety Harbor Campground 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 (12 miles) , Dry Lake fishing (13 miles) , and Roses Lake fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

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 Deer Point 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) First-come Junior Point Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come South Navarre Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Chelan and campgrounds in Chelan.

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