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Lake Wenatchee State Park is located in Washington (state)
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Location in Washington (state)
Location Chelan, Washington, United States
Area 492 acres (199 ha)
Elevation 1,886 ft (575 m)
Established Unspecified
Operator Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website Lake Wenatchee State Park

Lake Wenatchee State Park is a fantastic public park located in Washington. It sits at the eastern end of Lake Wenatchee. This beautiful lake gets its water from glaciers and melting snow from the mountains.

The park is nestled within the Wenatchee National Forest. It's on the eastern side of the amazing Cascade Mountains. The park covers about 492 acres, which is like 370 football fields! It's split into two parts by the Wenatchee River: the north shore park and the south shore park. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission takes care of this wonderful place.

Fun Things to Do at Lake Wenatchee State Park

Lake Wenatchee State Park offers tons of exciting activities all year round. There are over 12,000 feet of waterfront for you to enjoy.

Water Activities

You can have a blast in the fresh water of Lake Wenatchee.

  • Go fishing for trout or other fish.
  • Try water skiing or windsurfing on the lake.
  • If you're adventurous, you can even go white-water kayaking.
  • It's a great spot for swimming on a warm day.
  • There are also places to launch motorboats and personal watercraft.

Land Activities

The park has plenty to do on land too.

  • You can find great camping spots for overnight stays.
  • There are many trails perfect for hiking and biking.
  • If you like horses, some trails are open for equestrians.
  • For those who love heights, there are areas for rock climbing.

Winter Fun

When winter arrives, the park transforms into a snowy playground.

  • You can go cross-country skiing on groomed trails.
  • Experience the thrill of dog sledding.
  • Explore the snowy landscape on a snowmobile.
  • For experienced climbers, there's even ice climbing.
Lake Wenatchee State Park entrance sign
Entrance sign

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Parque estatal del lago Wenatcheev para niños

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