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Safety Harbor Campground

No reviews yet · ~USD 10 / night (typical night)$$$$$ · USFS
(509) 682-4900

Safety Harbor Campground is a boat-in campground located in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest at 4,320 feet elevation on Lake Chelan's north shore. The campground has four tent sites with fire rings and tables. Access is exclusively by boat from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park, approximately 5.5 miles up the lake. A floating dock with six-boat capacity serves the site, which features one vault toilet. No potable water is available at this location. (via official site)

Tents Walk-in only

Rates & prices

Prices as published on Safety Harbor Campground’s official website (USD).

ItemPrice
Daily dock permitMay 1 - October 31USD 10 per day
Seasonal dock permitMay 1 - October 31USD 75

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Safety Harbor Campground, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round
Launch pointTwenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (17 miles south of Chelan on Highway 97A via Southshore Road)

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches4

Facilities & services

Dock capacity6 boats floating dock
Potable waterNot available

Activities & family

RecreationNon-motorized boating, motorized boating, swimming

Location & access

Coordinates48.0486°N, -120.3779°W
Elevation4,320 feet
Ranger DistrictChelan Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Rules & policies

Permit requirementMotorized boats using federal docks on Lake Chelan must display a current permit May 1 - October 31; non-motorized watercraft exempt

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Safety Harbor Campground.

Chelan Ranger District OfficeWednesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (closed 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. for lunch, federal holidays)

Facilities & details

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Tents
Caravans / RV
Toilets
Drinking water

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🏞️ Attractions

Safety Harbor Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads3.6 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Big Creek FallsWaterfalls4 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Little Goat Mountain (2,061 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

4.7 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Nelson Butte (1,906 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

5.7 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Junior Point (2,005 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Washington, United States of America

6.3 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Crescent Hill TrailheadTrails & trailheads8.3 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Summer Blossom TrailheadTrails & trailheads9.7 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State ParkParks & play

Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is a public recreation area on the western side of Lake Chelan, 15 miles (24 km) northwest of the city of Chelan in Chelan County, Washington. The 232-acre (94 ha) state park was a private resort that came into state ownership in 1972. It was operated under lease to various concessionaires until the state took over staffing in 1988. The park offers camping, a mari

11.2 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth WildernessParks & play

The Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness is a 153,057-acre (61,940 ha) protected wilderness area located within the Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests in Washington State. The wilderness borders Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and North Cascades National Park and the Stephen Mather Wilderness to the northwest. It was designated with the passage of the Washington Wilderness Act of 1984, on lan

28.2 km · ~53 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How do I access Safety Harbor Campground?

Boat-in only. Launch from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (17 miles south of Chelan on Highway 97A via Southshore Road), then approximately 5.5 miles up lake on north shore. The campground has a floating dock with six-boat capacity.

What are the dock permit fees?

$10 per day or $75 for a seasonal permit (May 1 - October 31). Permits are required for all boats using federal docks on Lake Chelan. Non-motorized watercraft (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards) are exempt.

Is potable water available?

No. Potable water is not available at this site.

How many campsites and what facilities are available?

Four tent sites with two fire rings, two tables, and one vault toilet.

Where do I book or purchase permits?

Purchase permits exclusively through Recreation.gov (recreation.gov/activitypass/AP25911) or on-site via mobile application. Contact the Chelan Ranger District at (509) 682-4900 for additional information.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Safety Harbor Campground?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Safety Harbor Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Safety Harbor Campground?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there toilets at Safety Harbor Campground?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Who runs Safety Harbor Campground?

Safety Harbor Campground is operated by USFS.

How many pitches does Safety Harbor Campground have?

Safety Harbor Campground has around 4 pitches.

When is Safety Harbor Campground open?

Safety Harbor Campground is open year-round.

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