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Depth

:

1,486 feet

Length

:

55 miles

Restroom facilities

:

Yes

Boat launch area(s)

:

Yes

Latitude

:

47.8499

Longitude

:

-120.0829

Elevation

:

1,098 feet

Notes

At 1,486 feet deep, Lake Chelan is the third deepest freshwater lake in the United States. The lake is fed by the Stehekin River and creeks from the North Cascades Mountains. Water from the lake is drained through the Chelan River.

The lakes shoreline is full of campgrounds and Lake Chelan State Park. Many lakeside resorts and retreats can be found in the cities of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin.

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