Share Via . The lake had a fair amount of watercraft including boats and jet skis, however there was plenty of room for those of us who were simply floating or swimming on the startlingly clear lake. Plans were to head to Roslyn, WA for some camping. Login to Leave a Review. Keechelus Dam which is part of the Yakima Project was constructed at the lower end of a natural lake. We provide tools and tips to discover new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, and reservations. You are here . Notes. 06/30/2018 Nancy M. Nancy M. This is an absolutely beautiful location! Kachess Lake is a beautiful camping spot in the summer and a fun snowshoeing spot in the winter. Lake Keechelus Trailhead Reviews. Login. The boat launch, jutting into Keechelus Lake: After making it to the boat launch and back, we had some energy and daylight so we decided to go check out the sledding hill. It is part of the Columbia River basin. I wish I had camping supplies. They're just hard to catch. Baker Lake Water feature, 2½ miles west; Other Places. We came across it driving into Seattle and it's just breathtaking. Cle Elum, Kachess, and Keechelus reservoirs are in the Wenatchee National Forest. View 16 Photos. I've never fished Keechelus lake before, but from what I've heard, it means "No fish" in the local native language. 6.30 mi (10.14 km) Warming hut. Read more. Took this photo at the Kachess Lake campground there, right at their little boat launch. Photo by Weluv2hike. Watch Queue Queue Brief Directions . Special interest groups are lobbying for a floating pump plant and conveyance from Lake Keechelus to Lake Kachess, projects that would alter the landscape of both lakes and drain Lake Kachess well below pre-historic dam levels. US. Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water: Fees: Single site: $18 Double Site: $36 Group Site $115 Extra vehicle fee: $6 (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Last Minute Labor Day 3-Day Bike Camping Seattle to Carnation to Keechelus Lake back to Seattle Via Snoqualmie & Iron Horse Trails While we were taking a walk this morning, we couldn’t believe the amount of trash. There is a sno-park just off the freeway that typically is groomed enough for most vehicles to access. This lake is so wonderful. Well caredfor, and clean. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle. I have always wanted to fish it since it's sort of accessible from the Seattle area. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. This lake contains 2,560 water-surface acres. Nearby Campgrounds. In 1917 the US Bureau of Reclamation completed the Keechelus Dam at the lower end of the lake. When pulling the sled, it wasn't really any extra work to pull Jake too so he got a comfy little ride for the easy 5 to 10 minute walk between the boat launch parking lot & the sledding parking lot. Lake Keechelus . Beautiful, peaceful and lots of fun exploring the camp site. Kachess Campground is located at Bakers Lane Easton, WA 98925. Lakes are nice; Spectacle Lake is a lake that's right next door to Keechelus Lake. Kachess Lake Hike Info. Anglers will find salmon, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout. In winter, Lake Keechelus is a winter playground! “Honey, would you mind if we checked out Keechelus Lake?” I asked Hubby as we drove towards this vast, beautiful body of water on I-90 (right after the Pass). Pacific Crest Trail Trailcamp 2385.6 is a glorious campground nearby; there are great spots to discover along the Cooper Pass Trail. Country. 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