Chelan district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Chelan

Chelan is a town in Chelan district, Washington, United States, home to about 4,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (1 km), Chelan Dam (1 km) and Lake Entiat (15 km).

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Chelan at a glance

Location
Chelan district, Washington, United States
Population
about 4,060
Coordinates
47.8410° N, 120.0165° W
Places within 50 km
14 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Chelan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chelan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chelan

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Badger Mountain (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chelan

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Chelan Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chelan

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Daroga State Park (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Chelan

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Chelan

3 parks within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Chelan

2 churches within 100 km of Chelan. The closest is Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chelan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chelan
  2. 1 km Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church · church, Chelan
  3. 1 km Chelan Dam · dam, Chelan
  4. 15 km Lake Entiat · lake, Douglas
  5. 21 km Lake Chelan State Park · lake, Chelan
  6. 32 km Wells Dam · dam, Chelan
  7. 20 km Back to Chelan

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From travellers near Chelan

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How to reach Chelan

    All places near Chelan by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chelan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2109Badger Mountain (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs644Chelan Dam (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Daroga State Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls14Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park (45 km)
    Parks23Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (30 km)
    Churches12Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Temples01The Temple (86 km)
    Other attractions01KOMW-FM (Omak) (90 km)

    Chelan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chelan?

    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Chelan Dam (dam, about 1 km), Lake Entiat (lake, about 15 km), Lake Chelan State Park (lake, about 17 km), Wells Dam (dam, about 20 km), Daroga State Park (nature spot, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chelan?

    14 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfall, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chelan?

    Badger Mountain, about 39 km by road; Moses Coulee (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chelan?

    Chelan Dam, about 1 km by road; Lake Entiat (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chelan?

    Daroga State Park, about 26 km by road; Entiat Slopes Natural Area Preserve (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chelan?

    Start in Chelan, visit Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, then Chelan Dam, then Lake Entiat, then Lake Chelan State Park, then Wells Dam, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chelan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Chelan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chelan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.