Washington’s waterfront playground

The welcoming communities of Chelan, Manson and Stehekin, Washington offer four seasons of activities surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Get out on the region’s namesake lake for boating and fishing adventures, or delight in the scenery of expansive hiking trails and vineyard tours.

Fun on the water

Find adventure on the clear, glacier-fed waters of the USA’s third-deepest freshwater lake.

Thrills on land

Mountain bike the Echo Ridge Summer Trails, climb mountain passes in Lake Chelan State Park and tee off on waterfront golf greens.

Charming locales

Shop and dine in Historic Downtown Chelan, admire mountain views in Manson and take beautiful ferry rides in Stehekin.

Lake Chelan Treasures

Get Outdoors

  • See the sights on foot along networks of Nordic trails, back-country treks and pretty city paths.

  • Public courses offer a perfect blend of golfing challenge and stunning scenery.

  • The Lake Chelan area’s star attraction is its sparkling alpine lake, ripe for family beach days and peaceful paddling excursions.

Fun in Town

  • Celebrate the seasons at Lake Chelan Winterfest, admire classic cars at Cruizin Chelan and find something fun afoot nearly every weekend of the year.

  • Tune in to live performances or just enjoy the views from this waterside community gathering spot.

  • Sip local wines and ciders on guided tasting tours and find outdoor dining with mountain and water views.

Experiences

Fall foliage surrounds Chelan Riverwalk Park in Chelan, Washington; Credit: Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce