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Chelan lies at the southeastern tip of long, deep, and narrow Lake Chelan. This glacially-carved lake, one of the most stunning in the Pacific Northwest, stretches out snake-like between the towering peaks of the Sawtooth Range and Mountains. Lake depths of up to 1,486 feet mean that in places the bottom is actually 400 feet below sea level. From Chelan, passenger ferries sail 55 miles northwest to Stehekin, gateway to the wonders of Stehekin Valley and the North Cascades National Recreation Area. Stehekin is only accesible via ferry or plane.
You can take scenic roads from Chelan along both sides of the lake. The south shore road leads to Chelan State Park and Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park; each offers camping and access to the water. If you need a break from all the outdoor activity, the Lake Chelan Museum has Indian and pioneer artifacts and an interesting collection of commercial apple box labels.

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