Washington is a nature lover’s paradise, and we’ve got hundreds of amazing lakes worth exploring. However, it’s pretty tough to top the always stunning Lake Wenatchee. Not only is it surrounded by the breathtaking Cascade Mountains, but the crystal clear water is always inviting.

Lake Wenatchee is a glacier and snowmelt-fed lake that sits on the eastern slopes of the Cascades.

cdth / TripAdvisor The lake covers 2,480 acres and is 244 feet at its deepest. It’s the source of the Wenatchee River, and its main tributaries include the White River and the Little Wenatchee River.

It’s easy to see why the lake is a Pacific Northwest icon.

John Westrock / Flickr It’s located in a part of Washington with an abundance of outdoor recreation, and it embodies the rugged beauty Washington is known for.

It also happens to be bordered in part by Lake Wenatchee State Park, which is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true.

Kuang Chen / Flickr All summer, you’ll find people swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and lakeside lounging here.

Want to spend the night? Lake Wenatchee State Park is one of the best place in the state to camp.

hillslug98239 / TripAdvisor And while the campsites do stay busy during the summer, if you go during the week, you should be able to get a spot. You can also go during the off season for a more secluded experience – camping is available all year.

With about 12,623 feet of waterfront to offer, Lake Wenatchee is the perfect place to relax on a warm day.

John Westrock / Flickr Take a long hike through the forest, then sink your toes into the glacier-fed water.

Take a trip to Lake Wenatchee this summer. It will remind you of how lucky we are to live in Washington.

Kathgip / TripAdvisor Plus, it’s close to Leavenworth, so you can enjoy quite a vacation.

Address: 21588 WA-207, Leavenworth, WA, 98826

cdth / TripAdvisor

The lake covers 2,480 acres and is 244 feet at its deepest. It’s the source of the Wenatchee River, and its main tributaries include the White River and the Little Wenatchee River.

John Westrock / Flickr

It’s located in a part of Washington with an abundance of outdoor recreation, and it embodies the rugged beauty Washington is known for.

Kuang Chen / Flickr

All summer, you’ll find people swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and lakeside lounging here.

hillslug98239 / TripAdvisor

And while the campsites do stay busy during the summer, if you go during the week, you should be able to get a spot. You can also go during the off season for a more secluded experience – camping is available all year.

Take a long hike through the forest, then sink your toes into the glacier-fed water.

Kathgip / TripAdvisor

Plus, it’s close to Leavenworth, so you can enjoy quite a vacation.

Have you ever been to Lake Wenatchee? If you’d rather avoid the summer crowds, check out one of these underrated lakes instead.

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