Lakeview Campground

Its 9 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open year-round. Lakeview Campground is a National Park Service campground near Winthrop, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · Winthrop, Washington

The lower section (sites 1 - 5) of Lakeview Campground, looking north

The Lady II ferry unloading at the Stehekin landing, a short walk from Lakeview Campground

The shuttle bus at the Stehekin landing on Lake Chelan

Purple Point ranger station house at Stehekin, near Lakeview Campground

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The lower section (sites 1 - 5) of Lakeview Campground, looking north. Photo: NPS Photo, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: National Park Service
Cell service: No coverage

It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Stephen Mather Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Park Service
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency
Entrance fee: None

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 9

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported: No coverage
Elevation: 1,179 ft

48.3079, -120.6544 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lakeview Campground is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lakeview Campground?

No. Lakeview Campground 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 Lakeview Campground?

No, there is no separate entrance fee at Lakeview Campground; only the camping fee applies.

How many campsites does Lakeview Campground have?

Lakeview Campground has 9 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Lakeview Campground?

Yes, Lakeview Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Lakeview Campground open?

Lakeview Campground is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Lakeview 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 Lakeview Campground. Visitor reports on record agree. 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 Lakeview Campground?

Lakeview Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Lakeview Campground

fishypedia.com · 21 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 21 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.