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Snow Lakes Backcountry Camping

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Shore Street River AccessBeaches & swimming26.9 km · ~35 min driveDirections ↗
Hatchery Park AmpitheaterAttractions27.5 km · ~35 min driveDirections ↗
Snow Lakes Trailhead
Snow Lakes TrailheadTrails & trailheads30.6 km · ~39 min driveDirections ↗
Snow Permit AreaParks & play31.7 km · ~40 min driveDirections ↗
Eightmile TrailheadTrails & trailheads42 km · ~59 min driveDirections ↗
Stuart Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Lighthouse TowerSummits & peaks43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
The Temple (2,527 m)
The Temple (2,527 m)Summits & peaks

The Temple is an 8,295-foot (2,528-metre) granite mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. The Temple is part of The Enchantments, set within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The Temple belongs to the Stuart Range which is a subset of the Cascade Range. The nearest higher peak is Enchantment Peak, 1.55 miles (2.49 km) to the west, and the nearest town is Leavenworth, 8 miles (13 k

43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Upper Snow Creek Falls
Upper Snow Creek FallsWaterfalls

Snow Lakes are a system of freshwater reservoir lakes made by Upper Snow Lake and Lower Snow Lake, approximately a mile long. They are located on the eastern slope of The Enchantments, in Chelan County, Washington. The Snow Lakes are one of the most heavily used destination in the Forest Service wildernesses in Oregon and Washington. Self-issued Alpine Lakes Wilderness permits are required for tra

43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Viviane Falls
Viviane FallsWaterfalls43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Core Enchantments Permit Area
Core Enchantments Permit AreaParks & play43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Colchuck Permit Area
Colchuck Permit AreaParks & play

Colchuck Lake is a freshwater reservoir lake located on the western slope of the Enchantments, in Chelan County, Washington. The lake is located approximately 15 miles from the city of Leavenworth, Washington and sits on the southeast corner of the Icicle Creek subbasin. It is accessed by a 4-mile trail that starts at USFS Road 7601 as it crosses over Eightmile Creek and makes a turn towards the S

43.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Navaho Pass
Navaho PassAttractions

Navaho Peak is a 7,223-foot (2,202-metre) mountain summit located on the boundary of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, on the shared border of Kittitas County with Chelan County in Washington state. Navaho Peak is the fourth-highest point in the Teanaway area of the Wenatchee Mountains. It is situated two miles northeast of Earl Peak, and 1.3 miles west of Three Brothers, on land managed by Wenatchee N

83.5 km · ~94 min driveDirections ↗

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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Snow Lakes Backcountry Camping?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Snow Lakes Backcountry Camping?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Snow Lakes Backcountry Camping?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Are there toilets at Snow Lakes Backcountry Camping?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

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