Take the kids swimming in Lake Wenatchee | Day Trips from Leavenworth, WA
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Lake Wenatchee is a beautiful glacier-fed lake within the spacious Wenatchee National Forest, extending for 2,480 acres throughout the eastern slopes of the Cascades Mountain Range. Lake Wenatchee, which reaches depths of 244 feet at its deepest point, serves as the source for the Wenatchee River and is known throughout the Pacific Northwest for its stunning crystal-clear blue waters. It serves as a popular boating and windsurfing destination throughout the year, offering opportunities to rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

Best day trip from Leavenworth, WA for families with kids: A secluded lagoon area provides a great spot for families to swim in safe, shallow waters. Guided hiking and horseback riding trails are offered throughout the lake's surrounding regions, which are also home to miles of cycling trails. Year-round campsites include snow campsites offering heated restrooms and warming shelters.

Find it at this Address: 21588 SR 207, Leavenworth, WA 98826, Phone: 509-763-3101

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