Lake Wenatchee State Park

16 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2 is Lake Wenatchee State Park, which is located on the eastern side of the central Cascade Mountains. This five-mile-long lake is fed by glaciers and is surrounded by stunning mountains. One of Washington's premier parks, Lake Wenatchee State Park, serves as the focal point of a lot of the leisure at Lake Wenatchee.

A public boat launch is available at Lake Wenatchee State Park to access the water. In some places, the lake is nearly 200 feet deep, and the water is extremely chilly. The most popular water sports are fishing and windsurfing. Every now and then, a Jet Ski will show up. Throughout the summer, the state park rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

At Lake Wenatchee State Park, shoreline activities are also well-liked. The trip would be worthwhile just for the vista from the state park beach looking across the lake toward the large mountains in the distance. Numerous miles of hiking trails as well as groomed cross-country ski trails wind through the region in the winter.

The state park features two campgrounds, North and South, with a total of about 200 campsites. Additionally, heated bathrooms and hot showers are close by for winter camping. Further west on the southern shore, the U.S. Forest Service manages Glacier View Camping, an alternate campground.

Location: Chelan, Washington