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Lake Chelan State Park

Its 137 sites are reservable through Washington State Parks reservations, camping costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, full hookup $46-$56, and it is open year-round. Lake Chelan State Park is a State Park campground near Manson, Washington.

Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations

State Park · Manson, Washington

Lake Chelan State Park campground at sunrise
Lake Chelan State Park campground at sunrise. Photo: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0
Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Full hookups

Lake Chelan State Park sits inside Lake Chelan State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Washington State Parks reservations Book a site
Fee
Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, full hookup $46-$56
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits
Booking window
Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
Cancellations
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
137
Hookups
Full hookups
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services5.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,146 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.1 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Lake Chelan State Park is open year-round . In winter: water on and toilets open, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lake Chelan State Park?
Sites at Lake Chelan State Park are reserved through Washington State Parks reservations (https://washington.goingtocamp.com/). Booking window: Up to nine months before the first night; same-day campsite bookings until 2 p.m.
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Chelan State Park?
Camping at Lake Chelan State Park costs Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, full hookup $46-$56.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Lake Chelan State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Lake Chelan State Park; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Lake Chelan State Park?
$8 online or $10 by phone, plus 5% to 50% of cancelled nights depending on how long the reservation was held; no-shows get no refund.
How many campsites does Lake Chelan State Park have?
Lake Chelan State Park has 137 campsites.
Does Lake Chelan State Park have RV hookups?
Yes. Lake Chelan State Park has full hookups. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Lake Chelan State Park?
Yes, Lake Chelan State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Chelan State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Chelan State Park.
When is Lake Chelan State Park open?
Lake Chelan State Park is open year-round.
Is Lake Chelan State Park open in winter?
Yes, Lake Chelan State Park is open year-round; in winter the water stays on and toilets stay open.
How long can you stay at Lake Chelan State Park?
The stay limit at Lake Chelan State Park is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Are generators allowed at Lake Chelan State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Lake Chelan State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Lake Chelan State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Lake Chelan State Park?
Lake Chelan State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Lake Chelan State Park

fishypedia.com · 2.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Dry Lake, whose mapped center point is 2.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Dry Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 6.8 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 6.8 miles from Lake Chelan State Park in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Roses Lake fishing (3 miles) , Antilon (Lower) fishing (6.8 miles) , Frank's Pond fishing (11 miles) , and Lake Chelan fishing (13 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (8.2 miles to its center) , and Daroga State Park (11 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

First-come Mitchell Creek Manson · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Not on record First-come Snowberry Bowl Chelan · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $15 per night, Double Site: $30 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night First-come Antilon Lake Manson · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Free Reservable Lakeshore RV Park Chelan · Other Agency Season Not on record Fee $91.32/night June-Sept, $67.14 April-May, $56.40 Jan-Mar (plus tax); prime sites $105.64

More campgrounds: camping near Manson and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

Photo credits

  • Photo 1: Mr.B, CC BY 3.0
Reservable: Washington State Parks reservations Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, partial hookup $41-$51, full hookup $46-$56
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