Can you swim in Lake Chelan?

Is a day trip to Stehekin worth it?

There are plenty of activities and dining experiences that will fill your day. You can reach the town by boat, plane, or hiking trails, since there are no roads into town, but the extra effort is worth experiencing Stehekin.

How much does it cost to go to Stehekin?

Boaters using any of these federal docks, including one in Stehekin, need a dock site pass from May 1 to October 31 ($5 daily or $40 for the season). This fee helps pay for maintenance costs. Passes can be obtained at the Chelan Ranger Station or from local vendors in Chelan or Stehekin.

How do I get to Rainbow Falls Stehekin?

Getting There

Once you’re in Stehekin, make arrangements to get to High Bridge. The easiest way to do this is to take a bus. There are four shuttles each day. You can also rent bikes from Discovery Bikes, just a few hundred feet up the road from the landing.

How do cars get to Stehekin?

Two ferry companies provide passenger service to Stehekin. Stehekin Ferry provides round-trip service between Fields Point and Stehekin with other optional stops.

Can you take your car to Stehekin?

With no roads to take you to this hiker’s paradise, let us be your ticket to Stehekin and the North Cascades! Park your car at Field’s Point Landing and hop on board – we can’t wait to take you up the lake!

Are there cars in Stehekin?

There’s no need for more because there are few cars and only one main road, partially paved. And that road is unconnected to the rest of the world. To get to this hidden-away mountain community in the heart of the North Cascades, you either hike in, fly in, or most commonly, take a ferry.

Is there cell phone service in Stehekin?

There is no cell phone reception. No roads connect into Stehekin.

Is there cell service in Stehekin?

Nope! There isn’t any cell service in Stehekin. You lose cell service around Fields Point Landing, which is the last spot you can drive to catch the Lady of the Lake to get to Stehekin.

What should I bring to Stehekin?

UTENSILS: Along with the food, we furnish all utensils and cooking equipment. Plan to bring your own water bottle to keep with you while hiking or use a Camelpak back pack as your day pack. A water filter will be set up in camp for refilling. TENTS: We furnish all necessary tents for a practical and comfortable camp.

Can you swim in Stehekin?

Stehekin may be small and remote but it has lots to offer. Hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, tours, and more.

Can you swim at Stehekin?

While a swim from the municipal beach was easy (almost a drive-up swim), getting to the remote north of the lake required more planning. Stehekin, like every place along the north half of the lake is accessible only by boat, floatplane, horseback, or by hiking trail.

Is there internet in Stehekin?

The living room has a comfy leather sofa, a DVD player, books, board games, puzzles and hiking maps. There is no reliable cell phone coverage in Stehekin nor television. The cabin has Wi-Fi via satellite internet, adequate for email and simple browsing, but not for streaming or on-line gaming.

Can I take my own boat to Stehekin?

You may also travel the lake in your own private boat (fuel is available in Stehekin). There are a few private pilots who bring their planes into the Stehekin airstrip. In the summer, another option is to hike in on one of the many trails that lead here – see the Backpacking section for details.