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Recreation Region: Chelan Ranger District

Safety Harbor Campground

This boat-in campground offers a floating dock with a six-boat capacity. There are four tent sites, two fire rings, two tables, and one vault toilet. This site has year-round access and is a good shelter from both up and down lake winds.

Lake Chelan Boat-in and Drive-to Campground Guide and Map

Kayaking and Canoeing Lake Chelan

Current Conditions
Campground is closed due to 2017 Uno Peak Fire above the campground. Potential for catastrophic flash floods is high.

General Information

Day Use:
Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit required (May 01 - October 31):
$10 per day
$75 per season

A Federal Dock Site Boat Permit is required from May 1 – October 31 for use of all National Forest and Park Service docks on Lake Chelan.  Permits must be pre-purchased before docking.  Purchase a $10 Day Permit or $75 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley. Click here for a list of vendors or for more information on dock permits.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.0486

Longitude: -120.3779

Elevation

4,320 feet

Directions

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. From the Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park boat launch, boat approximately 5.5 miles up lake. Campground is on the north shore.

Note:
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is a popular boat launch for accessing many up lake recreation sites via personal boat. Please check their website for amenities, fees, and schedule: parks.wa.gov/293/Twenty-Five-Mile-Creek

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 16th, 2025