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Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
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Lake Chelan Boat dock on Lake Chelan at Stehekin, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, northwestern Washington, U.S. Rainbow Falls, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, northwestern Washington, U.S.
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Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

recreation area, Washington, United States
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Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan The northwestern end of Lake Chelan as seen from Stehekin, Lake Chekan National Recreation Area, northwestern Washington.

The Lake Chelan National Recreation Area is located in north-central Washington, U.S., and was established in 1968. It is part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex and encompasses the northwestern portion of the fjordlike Lake Chelan. This area is largely a federally designated wilderness centered on the isolated Stehekin River valley, making it inaccessible by road. Visitors can reach the region via ferryboats, floatplanes, private boats, and trails. The resort community of Stehekin serves as a gateway to the recreation area and the national park. The southeastern end of Lake Chelan, outside federal lands, is a popular vacation destination.12

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