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Lake Wenatchee State Park
Phone: (509) 763-3101
Fax: (509) 763-1029
City: Leavenworth
Address:
21588a Highway 207,
Leavenworth, WALocated 18 miles northwest of Leavenworth, Wash.
More than five miles of equestrian trails are in and around the park. A concession offers horses for rent for day rides or overnight pack trips. There are no public stables available. Year-round recreation opportunities abound, including swimming, boating and hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing, snowplaying, showshoeing and sledding in the winter.
For more up to date information, visit the Lake Wenatchee page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Lake Wenatchee State Park is a 489-acre camping park with 12,623 feet of waterfront on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River. The park is bisected by the Wenatchee River, creating two distinct areas -- South Park, with areas for camping, swimming and horseback riding; and North Park, in a less developed, forested section, a quarter-mile walk from the lake. The park is a natural wildlife area, and visitors should be aware of the presence of bears and other natural dangers.
Planning project at Lake Wenatchee State Park
Planning project at Lake Wenatchee State Park
Marine Park: No
Popular Destination
Park Hours
The park is open for day use from 6:30 a.m. until dusk year round.
Winter schedule: Winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area adjacent to the beach. The north campground and trailer dump are closed for the winter, but south campground will remain open. Utility hook-ups are not available during the winter.
Camping: Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Winter schedule: Winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area adjacent to the beach. The north campground and trailer dump are closed for the winter, but south campground will remain open. Utility hook-ups are not available during the winter.
Camping: Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Significant History
During their annual migration long ago, Native American tribes stopped at Lake Wenatchee for a feast of clams and salmon before heading west to trade with coastal tribes. Nason Creek, called Umptanum Creek by Native Americans, is adjacent to the park. This was the location where Nason bragged that he and another Native American had killed two white men. This event was one of the noted causes of the Yakima Indian War.
Major Landmarks
Lake Wenatchee is in a transition zone between wet, western Washington woodlands and the drier pine and fir of the eastern Cascades. The lake is of glacial origin, dammed up at the foot by glacial gravels and wash. The White River and the Little Wenatchee River combine to fill the lake at its western end.
Mosquitos may be prevalent May to early July, so visitors are encouraged to bring repellant. Annual rainfall is 24 inches, and annual average snowfall is 150 inches.
Mosquitos may be prevalent May to early July, so visitors are encouraged to bring repellant. Annual rainfall is 24 inches, and annual average snowfall is 150 inches.
Interpretive Oportunities
During winter months, the park features a 1.1 mile interpretive snowshoe trail.
Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map,
or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.
Drive 20.5 miles east, and turn north on SR 207.
From Leavenworth:
Follow Highway 2 west to State Route 207. To reach the south park campground and day-use area, turn left on Cedar Brae Road after 3.5 miles, and continue .25 mile to park entrance. North park campground entrance is one mile beyond the south park turnoff on Highway 207, 4.5 miles north of Highway 2.
Directions
From U.S. Highway 2 at Stevens Pass:Drive 20.5 miles east, and turn north on SR 207.
From Leavenworth:
Follow Highway 2 west to State Route 207. To reach the south park campground and day-use area, turn left on Cedar Brae Road after 3.5 miles, and continue .25 mile to park entrance. North park campground entrance is one mile beyond the south park turnoff on Highway 207, 4.5 miles north of Highway 2.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Bears
Bobcats
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Foxes
Marmots
Martens
Mink
Mountain Goats
Muskrats
Otters
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
Weasels
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Ducks
Eagles
Geese
Grouse
Gulls
Hawks
Herons
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Quail
Swan
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Mussels
Salmon
Steelhead
Trout
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Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Ponderosa Pine
Alders
Maple Trees
Daisies
Foxgloves
Lupines
Orchids
Paintbrush
Rose
Berries
Moss or Lichens
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Beachcombing
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Rock Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Mountain Biking
Interpretive
Sailboarding
1 Volleyball Field
1 Golf
1 Amphitheater
200 Fire Circles
1 Sheltered Fire Circle
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5 mi. of Horse Trails
7 mi. of Biking Trailer
8 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Boating - Nonmotorized
Fishing
Personal Watercraft
WaterSkiing
White Water Kayaking
1 Boat Ramp
16 ft. of Dock
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Windsurfing is also popular. As the park is in bear country, coolers must be stowed.
The area receives an average of 150 inches of snow during the winter months and offers groomed sledding hills and more than 25 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, as well as marked showshoe trails and winter camping. Picnic NotesThe park offers two kitchen shelters without electricity, plus 54 unsheltered picnic tables. Picnic tables are available first-come, first-served.
One kitchen shelter is reservable and accommodates 20 to 80 people and includes six picnic tables and four cooking grills. Water, firepits and restrooms are nearby. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. The second kitchen shelter is available first-come, first-served. It accommodates eight to 12 people and includes one picnic table, a fireplace and two cooking grills. Group CampingThe park offers a group camp that accommodates 20 to 80 people. Only tent camping is allowed in the group camp. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Boating/Water NotesThe park has one boat ramp and 16 feet of dock for handling purposes.
A daily permit is available for watercraft launching and trailer dumping at the park for $5. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available. |
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| Park Services | Area Services |
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Camping
Store
Pay Phone
White Gas
Wood
1 Horse Stable
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Auto Repair
Airport
Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Gifts
Golfing
Groceries
Hardware
Horse rental
Hospital
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
US Mail
Propane
Recreational Equipment
White Gas
Wood
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A park concession offers propane and/or white gas plus an assortment of camping goods, food and snacks. A horse concession provides one and two-hour guided rides. No public stables are available. | |
