Lake Day Atlas

Lake Chelan stretches from orchard country into the North Cascades. At its upper end sits Stehekin, a community with no road connection to the outside world. A passenger boat ride changes the scale of a visit here.

On the water

Plan your lake day

For a day with a car, follow the south shore to Lake Chelan State Park for a picnic, swim or paddle. For Stehekin, build the day around the ferry schedule and leave enough time on shore before the return sailing.

Field notes

Before you go

Reserve the outward and return legs of a Stehekin trip together. Check the departure point on each ticket because some boats also call at Fields Point.

Where to get ice

Search Google Maps for ice machines

Vacation rentals near Lake Chelan

Explore nearby homes and cabins, then choose your dates and number of guests.