Lake Chelan Washington Map

About Lake Chelan, Washington

Lake Chelan is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lake Chelan is located at 47.9845°N, 120.3154°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98816.

Lake Chelan stretches like a sapphire ribbon through a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers. It lies 28.9 miles north-north-west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 330°T), and is situated 17.0 miles north-west of Chelan. The water, a deep, cool blue for most of the year, reflects the steep, sun-baked hills that rise directly from its shores. These hills, cloaked in sagebrush and scattered ponderosa pines, bake under the relentless summer sun, their tawny slopes shifting in hue with the passing clouds. Along the shoreline, small communities cling to the water's edge, their houses a cheerful jumble of colors against the dominant earth tones. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of pine needles and sun-warmed rock, a fragrance that settles deep into your lungs. The story of Lake Chelan is deeply entwined with the fertile land it irrigates and the bounty it provides. For generations, orchards have flourished on the terraced slopes, their apples and cherries renowned for their exceptional sweetness, a testament to the long, warm days and the consistent water source. This agricultural heritage is the bedrock of Lake Chelan's economy, drawing visitors not just for the stunning scenery, but for the chance to taste the fruits of this sun-drenched valley. The lake itself, a vital artery, also supports a thriving tourism industry, with houseboats gliding silently across its glassy surface and the hum of small aircraft often heard overhead, ferrying people to and from remote lodges.

About This Lake Chelan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Chelan, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.984459, -120.315393. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Chelan and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Lake Chelan includes the ZIP code (98816), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Chelan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.