National Recreation Area · Washington (U.S. state), United States
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 61,939 acres (25,066 ha), established in 1968.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 61,939 acres (25,066 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 48.3219° N, 120.6780° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is a national recreation area located about 35 miles (56 km) south of the Canada–US border in Chelan County, Washington. It encompasses an area of 61,958 acres (25,074 ha) including the northern end of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area of the Stehekin Valley and the Stehekin River. The area is managed by the U.S. National Park Service as part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Lake Chelan NRA is adjacent to the North Cascades National Park South Unit. There are no roads that lead into Lake Chelan NRA.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Like Lake Chelan National Recreation Area? Visit Lake Chelan National Recreation Area’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
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- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 96.8 miles away
- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) · Kelowna, Canada · 127.3 miles away
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 127.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Washington (U.S. state)
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Chelan National Recreation Area?
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (48.3219° N, 120.6780° W).
When was Lake Chelan National Recreation Area established?
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Chelan National Recreation Area?
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area covers 61,939 acres (25,066 ha).
Does Lake Chelan National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Lake Chelan National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chelan_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lach/ — Official park page.