Lake Chelan Campgrounds
Mitchell Creek Campground
Mitchell Creek Campground is a boat-in only campground, and popular in the summer months as its the closest campground to Manson and Chelan, just past Emerson Acres on the North Shore. The campground features a picnic shelter overlooking the water, a large floating dock, and two vault toilets. There are 7 campsites, some of which have picnic tables and fire rings. While there is no potable water, Mitchell Creek runs next to the camp, and of course, there is Lake Chelan. This is a first come first serve campground, and a federal dock permit is required from May 1 – October 31, costing $75 for the year or $10 for the day (note, you are not able purchase the permit at the campground).
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Activities
Boating
While you can certainly kayak, paddleboard or canoe to this campground, the vast majority of visitors will access this campground via motorboat, and will enjoy exploring the upper reaches of the lake during the summer months. If you are looking to wakeboard or water ski, it's usually best to go in the morning or evening, when the boat traffic dies down and the water becomes smoother. And if you need gas, head across the lake to Kelly's Resort or Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park to fill up.
