U.S. Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Washington

Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]

Campground is closed due to 2017 Uno Peak Fire above the campground. Potential for catastrophic flash floods is high. This boat-in campground offers a floating dock with a six boat capacity. There are four tent sites, two fire rings, two tables, and one vault toilet. This site has year round access and is a good shelter from both up and down lake winds. Lake Chelan Boat-in and Drive-to Campground Guide and Map. Kayaking and Canoeing Lake Chelan

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedFrom $10 per nightTents only

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Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]
Photo from the area. Dana Hutchinson (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Little Giant Repair Pile Rx (prescribed burn) · 11 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesA 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 $10 Day Permit or $75 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

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
BookingChelan District camping areas are all first come first serve.
FeesA 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 $10 Day Permit or $75 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]20°30°40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.3°F averageFebruary: 32.4°F averageMarch: 42.3°F averageApril: 51.1°F averageMay: 59.5°F averageJune: 65.5°F averageJuly: 72.7°F averageAugust: 72.2°F averageSeptember: 63.4°F averageOctober: 49.8°F averageNovember: 36.9°F averageDecember: 27.2°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Methow 2 S, 18 miles from the campground at 1,135 feet, station USC00455326 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Coordinates48.0486° N, 120.3777° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Little Giant Repair Pile Rx

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    East Pine Zone Rx

    19 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Little Giant

    22 mi from the campground · 172,912 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Tillicum Piles Rx

    23 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 stationDump station ↗6.6 mi
Outdoor gearMarine/Outdoor Supplies ↗22.1 mi
RV sales & serviceOmar RV ↗38.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Washington

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  • Best Tent Camping: Washington
    Ellie Kozlowski, 2018
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    Tom Stienstra, 2018
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    Sawyer Scheer, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]?

No. Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED] 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 Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]?

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 $10 Day Permit or $75 Season Pass from one of the vendors around the Lake Chelan Valley.

Source: Forest Service

Is Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED] open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED]?

Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED] is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Safety Harbor Campground [CLOSED] is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Corral Creek Campground (2.8 mi, first-come), Deer Point Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), and Junior Point Campground (3.9 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby