| The city of Wenatchee is the largest community in the | | | | For those wanting to experience camping that is a little |
| entire North Central Washington area, and is a great | | | | more rustic in nature, 25 Mile Creek State Park may |
| location to travel to. With the Columbia River flowing | | | | be just the thing. The park is about an hour from |
| right by, and a number of lakes in the area, the city and | | | | Wenatchee and very near another popular state park |
| the surrounding area is very popular with those who | | | | in the area, Lake Chelan State Park. Hiking, boating, and |
| appreciate the great outdoors. Here is a look at some | | | | fishing are some of the popular things to do at the |
| of the great campgrounds that those visiting the | | | | park. It sits on the shore of beautiful Lake Chelan, a 51 |
| Wenatchee area can take advantage of. | | | | mile long glacier fed lake, and though it is less |
| Lake Wenatchee State Park | | | | developed, it is enjoyed by those who appreciate |
| Lake Wenatchee State Park is about 45 minutes | | | | getting away from it all. |
| west of Wenatchee. It sits on the shores of Lake | | | | Confluence State Park |
| Wenatchee, right where the Wenatchee River leaves | | | | Confluence State Park sits on the north end of |
| it on its long journey towards the Columbia River. | | | | Wenatchee, right where the Wenatchee River meets |
| There are a great many hiking and water recreation | | | | the Columbia River. This is a popular place for RV |
| possibilities in and around the park. There is a boat | | | | camping, as well as for those using the facility for day |
| launch that can be used for accessing the waters of | | | | use. There are a number of wide open spaces, great |
| the lake. The park also features a large rocky beach | | | | access to the Columbia River including a swimming |
| area that is one of the focal point for most campers. | | | | area and boat launch, and much more. The park also |
| Icicle Canyon | | | | connects with the Apple Capital Loop Trail, a ten mile |
| Just south of the beautiful and fun Bavarian community | | | | paved pathway that lines both the east and west side |
| of Leavenworth, sits the rugged Icicle Canyon. There | | | | of the Columbia River. |
| are a number of hiking trails and campgrounds | | | | Orondo County Park |
| throughout the area, and it is also popular with rock | | | | Located on the east side of the Columbia River, |
| climbers. The canyon is about 45 minutes west of | | | | approximately twenty minutes north of Wenatchee in |
| Wenatchee and is popular with hikers, backpackers, | | | | the small community of Orondo is the Orondo County |
| and rock climbers. The canyon borders on some of | | | | Park. This small park has RV spaces, campsites for |
| the most beautiful protected natural areas in the state | | | | tent camping, and a dock on the Columbia River. There |
| of Washington, some of which require permits to enter. | | | | is also a small store at the park that provides water |
| 25 Mile Creek State Park | | | | toys and refreshments. |