USFS · Campground · Fee
This boat-in campground is located on the shores of Lake Chelan and borders Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. The area offers a floating dock with a three boat capacity. Prince Creek offers six tent sites, five fire rings, five tables, and two toilets. Good site for larger groups. Provides access to: Lakeshore Trail #1247 and Prince Creek Wilderness Trail #1255, within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
From the USFS.
No. Prince Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
From Chelan, boat 34 miles up lake to Prince Creek Campground located on the north shore. Or, drive 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 15 miles to Prince Creek Campground on the north shore. Note: The Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry provide commercial passenger ferry service between Chelan, Fields Point Landing, and Stehekin with stops available at Fields Point, Prince Creek, Moore Point, Lucerne and other locations along Lake Chelan. These commercial ferry services provide a variety of transportation options for the public. Please check their websites for availability, fees, and scheduling: ladyofthelake.com and www.stehekinferry.com. 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
Wilderness regulations apply within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.