![]() The name "Stehekin" is based on a Salishan word meaning "the way through." The Stehekin valley has long served as a passageway for travelers, linking Washington’s interior wilderness to the rugged Cascade Mountains. Today Stehekin offers vistors an escape from the hustle of the modern day world. Nestled at the headwaters of Lake Chelan, the third deepest lake in America, the Stehekin community lives life a little slower. There are no roads into Stehekin. Connected to the outside world only by foot, boat or plane, the voyage to Stehekin is part of the experience and once you’ve arrived, a variety of historical, cultural, and outdoor activities will connect you with the majestic surroundings. Stehekin serves as a hub to explore the 61,949-acre Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and a gateway to the rest of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, Stephen Mather Wilderness, and adjacent National Forest Wilderness Areas. Things to Know Before you Come
The park is open year-round with recreation opportunities - hiking, fishing, boating (fall and spring) and ski or snowshoe and wildlife viewing (year-round). There are limited services outside the park operational season. From October-May, the Golden West Visitor Center is closed and there is no shuttle. ![]() Getting to StehekinTravel to Stehekin by foot, boat or plane. No roads connect Stehekin to the rest of Washington. ![]() AccommodationsThe North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin provides services to visitors. Private accommodations are available in the community. ![]() Getting AroundGet around Stehekin by foot, bike or shuttle to different areas in the Stehekin valley. ![]() WeatherCheck the weather before to your visit. ![]() Buckner OrchardEnjoy the historic orchard and structures on a visit to the orchard. ![]() Cultural History of Lake ChelanPeople and places of Lake Chelan. |
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Last updated: October 1, 2020