Prince Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open year-round. Prince Creek is a National Forest campground near Stehekin, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Stehekin, Washington

Managed by: National Forest

Prince Creek sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness: A boat-in site on Lake Chelan, about 34 miles up-lake from Chelan, bordering the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness with the Lakeshore and Prince Creek trails; the ferry stops here. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency
Entrance fee: Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit (May 1 to Oct 31): $10 per day or $75 per season

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

Sites and hookups

Tent sites: 6

✓ 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

48.1451, -120.4949 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Prince Creek is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Prince Creek?

No. Prince Creek 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 Prince Creek?

Yes. The entrance fee is Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit (May 1 to Oct 31): $10 per day or $75 per season.

How many campsites does Prince Creek have?

Prince Creek has 6 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Prince Creek?

No. Prince Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Prince Creek open?

Prince Creek is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Prince Creek?

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

Is there cell service at Prince Creek?

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 Prince Creek. 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 Prince Creek?

Prince Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Prince Creek

fishypedia.com · 10 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Chelan, whose mapped center point is 10 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Chelan fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 29 miles from Prince Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Stehekin 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, season, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

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