Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground

Outside the picturesque town of Leavenworth, lies the most stunning body of water in the Pacific Northwest. This was our first camping trip and we could not have picked a better time or place. We visited in September when summer was slowly becoming fall. The weather was cool but not unmanageable and the camp ground was near empty. The only sounds that could be heard were the wrestling of leaves, the gentle lapping of waves, and the nightly screaming of elk in the distance.

At the time of our visit, there was a burn ban but we were allowed to use a propane fire pit.

We plan on going back when it’s a bet warmer so we can take our kayaks.

Our dog loved it!

Quite liked this campground, a few things to note first about the site then the park.

Site: 31 Great distance between tent pad and picnic table with a few well placed trees for hammock/ clothing line Fire ring was great distance from picnic table. Great privacy (granted the people in the site next to us weren’t there) Close walk to bathroom/showers & Trash Short 5 minute walk to the lake.

Park: Showers were actually free Normally it is pretty windy, but there was no wind both days we were present Mosquitos were worse than usual, but a constant cost of DEET and a anti mosquito candle kept them at bay, still got bit up a bit There is a pretty legit store with camping stuff, espresso, and ice cream Playground near beach area By the beach there was a dude selling kayak/ paddle board rentals, he does not come on especially windy days Kind Staff, met camp hosts dog

I’ve also attached some photos of the RV sites from the north campground

Definitely will come back

Love this park normally but the amount of mosquitoes were off the chart. Even with multiple means of combating them, it was a losing battle.

Stopped off on way to Seattle and ended up staying a few days. Really great campground with nice play structure for kids and the restrooms were the cleanest of any campground I have been to in years! Well maintained and if not here during peak feels like you have the lake to yourself. Great stop off!

Site was adequate. The picnic table was super close to the fire pit and a huge rock but you can’t move it. The table is chained to the ground. The site has decent shade during the day. But enough exposure to dry clothing and tents. Baths are okay. The shower rooms were clean. $0.50 for 3 minutes. Water was close by. Garbage and bathroom were a short walk.

This was our first big camping trip as a family.  My husband and I had both camped separately as kids/teens but we never did it as a couple for some reason.

Anyways, this was a fun trip.  Despite there being a heat wave, the weather by the lake was refreshing.  The campers around us were polite.  My daughter even made some friends with the site next to us.

The beach was super busy but there was still abundant room to set up a couple of chairs & relax.  The rentals were fairly priced - hubby went out on the lake in a kayak.  And the little store was friendly.  Bathrooms were as clean as busy state park bathrooms could be.

We're headed back again to the same site this year.

It’s Lake Wenatchee + camping. No more review needed.

It was too cold to swim but so nice on the beach. It was quiet at night and they have a little store in case you forgot anything.

Of the 200+ sites in the south campground, none were occupied. It was dark, facilities were shut down for the season, host was off duty. Ghost town. One other car pulled in after I'd made camp, but I'd already decided to bail for the KOA in Leavenworth. Did not stay the night.

Tmobile 5G was good: 50-80mpbs, same with ATT.

We went on a last minute trip with our 3 and 1 y/o. We were lucky to snag a spot as it was the last one available. It seemed like a popular spot so book in advance. The campground was nice and tidy, bathrooms and showers were as clean as possible for a campground. We camped in the north campground. Campsites were a little close together, but still tons of room for the family. We drove around the lake and hiked up to Hidden Lake the first night, and hiked up the river to the lake on the second day. Both hikes were about 2 miles and easily done by our 3 y/o. Didn't run into to any mosquitos! We would love to come again if possible, and next time we will try and book early so we can snag a campsite closest to the trail/lake.

Popular camping ground. Visited in Fourth of July weekend. It was very busy. 

For the most part, beach side is windy, lake is wavy; campground (south side) is hot and dry. For one day, when the beach side was hot and quite, there were a lot mosquitos.

it is a sand beach with clean lake water.

Campground was clean. Mosquitos are the issues.

Great state park,. Fairly private pull throughs in north. Lots of hiking and fishing.

Heads up, bring your bug spray.

We stayed here in February and used the campground as a home base for a XC ski trip. The winter camping area is in the South Campground in what is the summer-time day use area. Tents can set-up near the water in the trees. Vans and RV have to stay in the parking lot. We only had two other groups camping on a Thursday night. Apparently it gets busy even in winter during the week-end.  There was an open heated bathroom with shower and a warming hut with a woodstove (not on and no firewood) used by skiers. Views are awesome and access to groomed ski trail network was also right off your steps.  Decent AT&T cell reception.

We love Lake Wenatchee and it has become an annual trip with a couple other families that we camp with.  The sites are roomy and well taken care of.  The bathrooms are clean and accessible.  There are some great trails that you can walk to and more if you're up for a drive.

The lake is beautiful, though it gets really windy in the late afternoon, so you'll want to spend you time there earlier in the day.

The town of Plain is close by and has a really useful grocery store with great ice cream and a good selection of emergency supplies.  There is also a laundromat behind the grocery store, just in case!

This place has everything, including some serious wind and freezing mornings. Bring your paddle boards, kayaks and floatation islands, though the water was cold my family never left the water. One day was so windy not only was rentals closed, but the cold lake was not appetizing. Instead we drove to Safeway in Leavenworth, went shopping in town and picked up pizza from Rudloof’s Pizza and Brats, greasy, but incredible. I wish we planned white water rafting in Leavenworth, it seemed like a few fellow campers were planning to. Fire ban was a bit of a bummer, but understood, I wish I had a propane fire pit for those cold mornings. My family will be back.

Well maintained campground even though it is quite large. If there is any kind of wind - the kayak rental will be closed so be aware. Plenty of tree cover say most sites. Very clean facilities. Note that you won’t get that secluded feeling here. This is a full service campground.

This is a great campground with a play area, store and a terrific beach on a beautiful lake.  We went in mid-june and had the misfortune of LOTS of mosquitos.  Luckily the store had extra bugspray, citronella candles, etc. to make things manageable.

We liked camping here but the road can be loud. The lake is gorgeous but very windy! It’s great for a night!

We stayed on the South side of the campground. Beautiful place, quiet, decently sized sites,clean bathrooms, showers and a little onsite market and food. We had cell service.

Downfall:: We went at the end of June and were expecting nice weather and to be able to swim in the lake. It was so windy and the water was super choppy and rough so we weren’t able to. Would love to go back later in the summer.

We were in site #133 we had water & electric hook up. This site is a nice big Pull Thru semi private. It's a short walk to the river which is great to kayak in or just float on a tube & hang out. You can walk to the lake along the river it's not to far but to far to carry a lot. There are several campgrounds we were in the North campground which is a little less busy & much quieter. 

The boat ramp is in the south campground which is buy and parking can be hard to find so get out early. 

We had the best neighbors they camp there often. Two great couples who we floated in tubs with all day & had frozen margaritas with. They had a coolest cooler with a blender. That's what its called. We kayaked the river & the lake it was beautiful & lots of trout. You can't really fish it you can't use bait & only barbless hooks. 

We drove to Fish Lake & kayaked there got a bunch of Crappie. Saw several eagles & Ospreys. The owner bought 50 trout all over 30 inches and put in the lake. The little store at Fish lake was cool had some great fish pictures. 

By far the best restaurant we have eaten at since we left home 3 months ago at Wild Flour near the south campground entrance. OMG it was the best! Happy hour has good priced drinks & cheaper meals & apps than at dinner time. We had the mushroom appetizer and a pasta dish for the meal. Try the Halibut dish one of my favorites. The pasta of the night was saffron bow tie pasta. 

Levenworth is a great town but busy. Go in the butcher shop & get some buckboard bacon. We went to the actual wineries outside of Levenworth some really good ones not the tasting rooms in town. We went to, Eagle Creek, Plains, Silvara & Icecycles winery.  Icecycles location this old log house with all kinds of wood carved things in it. The wine is sweeter not my style but wanted to see the place.

Great place to camp early and late in the season. It’s not as crowded, but you still enjoy the sites. Leavenworth is about 20 minutes away. Throughout the season, there is plenty to observe around the campground from wildflowers to critters playing.

My husband and I stayed in the north campground and absolutely loved it. Sights were not too terribly close. Quick walk down to the water. Lake is absolutely beautiful. South campground had a store with hot food and ice cream (we didn’t try anything) as well as basic supplies. Only about a 20 minute drive from Leavenworth.

A pretty lake. The campground felt more like an outdoor hotel. The beach get ridiculously crowded. There is a handy little store that sells everything you might need. Even ice cream.

Campground Review:

While the lake and amenities were amazing (boat and paddle board rentals all day!) The camping itself wasn't our favorite. The sites didn't offer much privacy and had paths (to the bathrooms) right through many sites. We arrived on a Sunday and left on a Monday so it wasn't too crowded, with many open spots so the privacy didn't bother us too much. This is a family campground for sure, but we'd honestly consider going back just for the Lake and the views! 

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Product Review:

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Lake Wenatchee State Park is comprised of two campgrounds: south and north, separated by the Wenatchee River. We stayed in the North campground so this review focuses primarily on this one. We were here the last weekend in June and I believe I reserved the last available site back in March. Many families were staying with kids riding their bikes and scooters around the loops which made us reminisce about when our kids did the same. The sites have varying amounts of privacy; the ones on the outside have more privacy because there is no one behind you. There is an algorithm that determines the price based on the ascertained popularity of the site but honestly, I could not figure out how it worked (we paid $32 for a non-hookup site (I believe the hookup sites are on the outside of the loops). While none of the sites have river or lake views, there are easily accessible paths to get to both. While we came for nearby hiking, there is boating (the launch is located in the south campground, I believe), swimming, and fishing. The bathrooms were clean and had my three necessary amenities: soap, hand dryers, and a garbage can. Showers are available for a fee based on how much time you want. Firewood is available from the host when on duty and the host was very friendly. Even though the campground was full, it was quiet at night save for some people talking. We had a pleasant stay here.

All the sites here were beautiful many different spots to access the water. There were kayak and paddle board rentals availble at the main beach. We rented a double kayak for 2 hours for $45! Kayak the island and check it out if you have time. Also plan on spending a day in Leavenwoeth since it is only a 20 minute drive away!

We use the group camping. Spacious with lots of room to be “noisy” bring your bug spray

great!

The campground is divided into two parts by a crisp clear and cold Wenatchee River, flowing out of Lake Wenatchee, locat d in the central Cascade Mountains of Washington. The deep lake is glacier fed, the campgrounds are well loved by locals. Nice pay showers, and the outside campsites in the north part of the campground feel more secluded. Mosquitos are thick in June, but leave due to dry hot weather in July. Huckleberries sling simple hiking trails. Nearby “Enchantments” hikes are more challenging and spectacular.

We had the best time in May at Lake Wenatchee State Park, there is lots of kid friendly activities for all ages. The bathrooms were update and cleaned everyday. This is one of our new best places go back to again and again