The Lake Chelan Valley sits in central Washington State, nestled in the North Cascades National Forest. The Chelan Valley encompasses the communities of Chelan, Manson & Stehekin. This pristine, 50.5 mile glacier-fed lake is 1.5 miles at its widest and 1486 ft. at its deepest point. The population of the valley consists of 10,000 year-round residents and several hundred more part-time residents.
Roads extend less than halfway to the headwaters of Lake Chelan. Beyond the end of the road, rugged snowcapped peaks rise over 7,000 feet from the lakeshore. Dark evergreens cover the mountainsides. Deep valleys rise from the lake to massive glaciers in the heart of the North Cascades. At the upper end of Lake Chelan, limited, local roads do not connect the communities of Stehekin and Holden Village to the outside world.
Just 70 miles from Wenatchee and 25 miles from Lake Chelan, Brewster offers uncrowded parks, fishing, water recreation, water slides and friendly folks. If you are looking to relocate or for a great vacation getaway, Brewster is a wonderful place to be!
Located at the confluence of the Columbia and Methow Rivers, Pateros, WA is the entrance to the Methow and Okanogan Valleys and a year-round paradise that offers abundant sunshine, generous snowfall, lakes, rivers and streams which compliment all activities.
The Methow Valley, in north central Washington, extends from Pateros to Mazama. Winthrop is located in the northern portion of this valley at MP 193 of SR 20, the scenic North Cascades Highway. We welcome you to Winthrop, a great Washington vacation destination with a Western flair.
Winthrop (pop. 373 (2007), el. 1765') is known for the American Old West design of all the buildings in town, making it a popular Washington vacation destination.
Winthrop is an major cross country skiing location, with over 120 miles of groomed trails that extend toward the nearby town of Mazama. Mazama is 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Winthrop and about 28 miles (45 km) from the Canadian border.
Other popular Winthrop activities include rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, horse-back riding, hunting and fishing, golfing, and sight-seeing.
Winthrop events include the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival, the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, and Christmas at the End of the Road.
Winthrop is home to the oldest legal saloon in Washington state.
The North Cascades National Park with its pristine forests and stunning views borders to the west.
A smokejumper base is also nearby, located between Winthrop and the nearby town of Twisp.
