The beautiful Glacier View Camgpround is on the shore of Lake Wenatchee, one of the most-visited state parks in Washington.
The campground offers first-come-first-serve sites as well as reservation only campsites.
Keep in mind that while the sites at this campground may still be reservable in the winter, more than one camper has arrived to find that the campsite is closed. It opens in mid to late May each year and closes around September. Make sure to call ahead if you're not sure whether or not its open.
Glacier View Campground: At a Glance
Location: Lake Wenatchee State Park
Fees: $20 a night
# of sites: 23
RVs and Tents? Yes, but space is limited.
Reservations: Yes.
Pet friendly? Yes.
Best feature: On the shore of Lake Wenatchee.
Amentities
There are a few amenities that you can expect at Glacier View Campground at Lake Wenatchee State Park. These include:
Picnic tables
Firewood for sale
Toilets
Trash pickup
Water
You might also want to know that there is phone service at this campground and around some parts of Lake Wenatchee!
To Do Nearby
If you're staying at Glacier View Campground, you're likely already planning on exploring Lake Wenatchee. So, here are a few more ideas for your trip:
Visit Leavenworth
The nearby Bavarian-style town of Leavenworth is another major reason that people visit this area of Washington. It's well-known for its beautiful storefronts, unique shops, amazing food, and live entertainment.
Go on a Hike
You're probably already aware of the amazing hikes that are within a few minutes of Lake Weantchee, but here are a couple we recommend:
The Icicle Ridge Trail in Leavenworth
Blackbird Island Trail in Leavenworth
The Tumwater Pipeline Trail in Tumwater Canyon
Nearby Campgrounds
If Glacier View Campground is full, there are a few other campgrounds that you might be interested in.These include:
Nason Creek Campground - the very large campground at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Goose Creek Campground - along the Goose River in Washington State. It's close to Plain and Leavenworth, Washington.
Eightmile Campground - a popular campsite along Icicle Creek Road just outside of Leavenworth, Washington.
Ida Creek Campground - not far from Leavenworth on the banks of Ida Creek.