Alta Lake State Park In Washington Will Completely Relax You

Spending time in nature is essential, and luckily, we live in the perfect state to do it. If you’re planning a vacation to Winthrop or Chelan this summer, skip the crowded hotel, get out of town, and camp by a peaceful lake. The Alta Lake State Park campground will be awaiting you.

If you’ve never heard of Alta Lake State Park, you’re not alone.

Takarehi / TripAdvisor This quiet state park rests in the hills between Winthrop and Lake Chelan, and it’s often overlooked.

Alta Lake is a hub for anglers, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Gryfudd / TripAdvisor The lake has two watercraft launches and 60 feet of dock space.

And of course, this peaceful park is the perfect place to set up camp.

Jeff Hanway / Flickr The 174-acre park offers 93 standard campsites and 32 full-hookup sites, as well as basic amenities like restrooms and showers.

Camping season at the park kicks off April 1, and you’ll have until October 31 to enjoy it.

Gryfudd / TripAdvisor You’ll need a Discover Pass to enter the park, even for day use. Reservations can be made online or by calling 888-226-7688.

This summer, relax and recharge at the Alta Lake State Park campground.

Takareh / TripAdvisor The camping here is rustic, serene, and totally relaxing, just the way it’s meant to be.

And best of all, you’ll be a mere 42 miles from Winthrop, Washington’s most charming old West town.

Seattle.roamer / TripAdvisor Spend the day exploring the Methow Valley, then return to your lakeside campground to sleep under the stars.

Address: 1B Otto Rd, Pateros, WA, 98846

Takarehi / TripAdvisor

This quiet state park rests in the hills between Winthrop and Lake Chelan, and it’s often overlooked.

Gryfudd / TripAdvisor

The lake has two watercraft launches and 60 feet of dock space.

Jeff Hanway / Flickr

The 174-acre park offers 93 standard campsites and 32 full-hookup sites, as well as basic amenities like restrooms and showers.

Gryfudd / TripAdvisor

You’ll need a Discover Pass to enter the park, even for day use. Reservations can be made online or by calling 888-226-7688.

Takareh / TripAdvisor

The camping here is rustic, serene, and totally relaxing, just the way it’s meant to be.

Seattle.roamer / TripAdvisor

Spend the day exploring the Methow Valley, then return to your lakeside campground to sleep under the stars.

The camping at Alta Lake State Park may be rustic, but you’ll be so close to Winthrop, Twisp and Chelan, you’ll be able to spend some time in civilization before returning to your humble campsite. For a list of other fantastic campgrounds to enjoy this year, check out this list.

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