Within Wenatchee National Forest, Prince Creek Campground operates as a boat-access facility along Lake Chelan's remote shoreline. The US Forest Service maintains this forested site with pit toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables at each spot, though campers must hike uphill from the dock to reach their sites. A large dock accommodates the Lady of the Lake ferry and provides boat mooring with an annual permit, while the adjacent beach offers kayak launching without permits required.
The campground sits near Prince Creek with swimming areas close to the dock and waterfall hiking opportunities up the canyon. No potable water is available, requiring campers to bring purification methods. Sites provide shade and sunset views across the lake. This boat-in destination works well for paddlers and boaters seeking camping spots around Wenatchee National Forest with no fees or reservations required.
Description
SPECIAL NOTICE: Crews from the Forest Service and the Washington Conservation Corps will pull and hand-spray Crupina, a noxious weed, in this area through the end of April. The crews will be camping at Prince Creek Campground. The campground will be open to the public, however available camping sites will be limited and the campground will be more crowded. This boat-in campground is located on the shores of Lake Chelan and borders Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. The area offers a floating dock with a three boat capacity. Prince Creek offers six tent sites, five fire rings, five tables, and three toilets. Good site for larger groups. Provides access to: Lakeshore Trail #1247, Prince Creek Wilderness Trail #1255 within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
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Location
Public CampgroundPrince Creek Campground is located in Washington
Directions
From Chelan, boat approximately 34 miles up lake. Prince Creek Campground is on the north shore. OR From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. From the Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park boat launch, boat approximately 15 miles to Prince Creek Campground on the north shore. Notes: The Lady of the Lake provides passenger ferry service from Chelan to Stehekin with stops available at Fields Point, Prince Creek, Moore Point, and Lucerne. Please check their website for availability, fees, and scheduling: ladyofthelake.com Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is a popular boat launch for accessing many up lake recreation sites via personal boat. Please check their website for amenities, fees, and schedule: www.parks.wa.gov/293/Twenty-Five-Mile-Creek Please Note: Drop off stops at Prince Creek and Moore Point are by request only. If you are at Prince Creek or Moore Point waiting to be picked up, “flagging” down the boat may be necessary.
Coordinates
48.14641077 N
120.49457328 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 4 hrs 39 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 27 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 5 hrs 50 min from Bellingham, WA
