Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Lake Wenatchee State Park
21588 Lake Wenatchee Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Lake Wenatchee is a Northwest icon with a clear blue lake surrounded by mountains and open year-round.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
As the park is in bear country, coolers must be stowed away.
Each winter season, from Dec. 1 through Mar. 31, Lake Wenatchee becomes a Sno-Park and Sno-Park permits are required. Discover Passes are not valid during this time. More information about winter recreation at Lake Wenatchee can be found on the Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park page. Sno-Park permits can be purchased online or at the park office.
Park camera
See the lake view from our live camera located on the swim beach.
Activities
Beach Exploration
First Day Hike Events
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Winter Activities
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Firewood
ADA Boat Launch
Boat Ramp
Dock
Grill
Groceries
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Sink
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Horseshoe Pits
Playgrounds
Volleyball
Amphitheater
Concessions
Interpretive Opportunities
Sno-Park
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Creek
Forest
Freshwater
Island
Lake
Mountain View
River
Rocky Beach
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
As the park is in bear country, coolers must be stowed away.
Each winter season, from Dec. 1 through Mar. 31, Lake Wenatchee becomes a Sno-Park and Sno-Park permits are required. Discover Passes are not valid during this time. More information about winter recreation at Lake Wenatchee can be found on the Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park page. Sno-Park permits can be purchased online or at the park office.
Park camera
See the lake view from our live camera located on the swim beach.
Map & visitor guide
47.810127258301, -120.7236251831
Lake Wenatchee State Park is a waterfront park on the 5-mile-long, glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and Wenatchee River located near the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth. The park is a natural wildlife area so visitors should be aware of the presence of bears and other natural dangers.
Winter recreation
During winter, enjoy groomed cross-country and skate ski trails, a groomed sled hill and marked snowshoe trails. Winter camping with heated restrooms and showers is also available. Watch a YouTube video about winter sports in the park.
To view the current grooming report and additional Sno-Park information, visit the Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park page.
Camping
Sites 89-100 in the South Campground and 101-112 in the North Campground are not reservable. These sites are 1st-come 1st-served until June 12th. Water and electric RV sites are available in the North Campground, however only six 1st-come 1st-served sites have hookups. Water and electric RV sites are not available in the South Campground. Due to narrow roadways, RV and trailer combinations over 32' are not allowed in the South Campground area.
Credit card payment may not be available in the Park; please come prepared with cash or check. Sites vary in pricing from $20 to $40 per night, plus $10/night for one additional vehicle. Water and restrooms are available within the campgrounds.
During summer, reservations are highly recommended as we fill to capacity on the weekends.
Horse riding tours
Icicle Outfitters
For a quiet adventure and some of the most beautiful scenery in the Cascade Mountains, take a horse ride with Icicle Outfitters. Tours range from a few hours to a full day. For additional information and reservations, visit Icicle Outfitters' website.
Kayak and SUP rentals
Lake Wenatchee Adventures
Rent a kayak and standup paddleboard from Lake Wenatchee Adventures. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, they are located near the swim beach next to the Camp Store. Click here for rentals and pricing (PDF, 2.4MB).
Food, Groceries, Espresso
Lake Wenatchee Camp Store
Stop by the Lake Wenatchee Park Store for prepared foods, snacks, beverages, ice cream, espresso, camping supplies, firewood, ice and other camping necessities. The store is open daily 9 - 6 and Sundays 9-4 from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. In addition, the store is open on many weekends throughout the fall, winter, and spring. Snowshoe rentals now available in winter. Click here to view Lake Wenatchee Park Store's Instagram.