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Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Hotels on the
waterfront, Boat Tours. Recreational sites along the lake include Purple
Point, Lucerne, Prince Creek, Corral Creek, Safety Harbor Twenty Five Mile
Creek and Mitchel Creek. Here you can boat through the deepest gorge in
North America. The northern section of this 45 miles long stretch of water
is in the scenic North Cascades National Park (also called the Lake Chelan
National Recreational Area) while the southern is in the Wenatchee Forest.
Glaciers are nearby on the mountain tops in the North Cascades. Lake Chelan
State Park lies 13 miles west of Chelan just off U.S. 97.
This inlet from
the Pacific contains many islands, straits and canals and extends from
the Pacific to as far south as Olympia. It is also a popular recreational
boaters area featuring more than 25 state parks (some on their own islands
and most with camping facilities) and many historical lighthouses. Major
city stops include Tacoma, Seattle and Everett. Marinas and Fuel are available
at many locations.
Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and
boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Washington for
boating (of all types), or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us
at Boating America