Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan State Park
Public state park
Not determined here; check state algae data and park alerts
Yes. Washington State Parks lists swimming at Lake Chelan State Park. The park has a marked swim area and sandy beach. Vehicle day use requires a Discover Pass.
Plan the access
- Access status
- Washington State Parks lists swimming and a marked swim area
- Who can use it
- Public state park
- Manager
- Washington State Parks
- Published hours
- 6:30 a.m. to dusk, year-round
- Published fees
- Discover Pass: $10 one day or $45 annual, as published when checked
- Reservation
- No ordinary day-use reservation stated; camping is reservable
- Lifeguards
- Not stated on the manager page
- Parking
- Vehicle day use requires a Discover Pass
- Water conditions
- Not determined here; check state algae data and park alerts
Confirm before leaving
Open official manager page ↗Check condition source ↗Official pages and signs override this guide.
Day-use access and camping are separate
Camping can be reserved. The manager does not state a day-use reservation requirement, but visitors arriving by vehicle still need the appropriate Discover Pass.
Check the alert panel
Washington State Parks maintains a park-specific alert area for closures and restrictions. Use it for fire rules, facility changes, and other operating notices before traveling.
Access facts last checked against the linked manager on 2026-08-02. This date is not a water sample or a promise of present conditions.