| Quick Facts: | Lake Chelan |
|---|---|
| Country: | USA |
| Max. length: | 55 mi (89 km) |
| Shore length: | 109.2 mi (175.7 km) |
| Surface area: | 52.1 sq mi (135 km²) |
| Avg. Depth: | 474 ft (144 m) |
| Max. depth: | 1.486 ft (453 m) |
| Water volume: | 19.489013 km³ |
| Surface elevation: | 1.098 ft (335 m) |
| Primary inflows: | Stehekin River |
| Primary outflows: | Chelan River |
Lake Chelan is the largest natural lake in the state of Washington. It occupies a deep glacial gorge in the Cascade Range in the north central part of the state. Much of the lake, which is about 55 miles (88 km) long and about 2 miles (3 km) wide, lies in the Okanogan National Forest. Its southern outlet drains into the Columbia River near the town of Chelan. LakeChelan State Park is situated near Chelan.
