Domke Falls Campground
This boat-in campground offers a floating dock with a six boat capacity. Accessible year-round. There are four tent sites, three fire rings, four tables, and one toilet available. These sites are located right on the shore of Lake Chelan, with a short trail to view Domke Falls. There is no access to Domke Lake, Domke Lake National Recreation Trail #1280 nor Domke Mountain Lookout Trail #1280.1 from Domke Falls. Lake Chelan Boat-in and Drive-to Campground Guide and Map. Kayaking and Canoeing Lake Chelan
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | A Federal Dock Site Boat Permit is required from May 1 – October 31 for use of all National Forest and Park Service docks on Lake Chelan. Permits must be pre-purchased before docking. Purchase a $5 Day Permit or $40 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Booking | Chelan District camping areas are all first come first serve. |
| Fees | A Federal Dock Site Boat Permit is required from May 1 – October 31 for use of all National Forest and Park Service docks on Lake Chelan. Permits must be pre-purchased before docking. Purchase a $5 Day Permit or $40 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 48.1642° N, 120.5440° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLittle Giant
17 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireSisi
18 mi from the campground · 4,743 acres · 34% contained
- PrescribedLittle Giant Repair Pile Rx
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedEast Pine Zone Rx
30 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Marine/Outdoor Supplies ↗ | 25.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Omar RV ↗ | 48 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.7 miNorth Fork Entiat Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.6 miChikamin Tie Orv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miDomke Mountain Lookout2.6 mi trail
- 2 miDomke Lake NRT2.8 mi trail
- 2.4 miPrince Creek Wilderness ↗7.1 mi trail
- 2.5 miLakeshore (Chelan) ↗12.3 mi trail
- 3.1 miLower Railroad Cr Wilderness ↗8.1 mi trail
- 3.2 miEmerald Park ↗11.6 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- inOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
- 2.4 miLake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 152,980 acres
- 5.3 miGlacier Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 566,161 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lucerne Guard StationBuilding · Lucerne · 3.4 mi
- Flick Creek ShelterBuilding · Stehekin · 8.6 mi
- Purple Point–Stehekin Ranger Station HouseBuilding · Stehekin · 11.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Domke Falls Campground?
No. Domke Falls Campground is first-come, first-served. Chelan District camping areas are all first come first serve. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Domke Falls Campground?
A Federal Dock Site Boat Permit is required from May 1 – October 31 for use of all National Forest and Park Service docks on Lake Chelan. Permits must be pre-purchased before docking. Purchase a $5 Day Permit or $40 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley.
Source: Forest Service
Is Domke Falls Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Domke Falls Campground?
Domke Falls Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Domke Falls Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cascade Creek Campground (2.4 mi, first-come), Domke Lake, Stuart Camp, Hatchery Campgrounds (2.5 mi, first-come), and Prince Creek Campground (2.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby