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About Chelan, WA

Chelan is a resort town of 4,350 people at the southern tip of Lake Chelan in Washington's Cascades. The main access is US Highway 97A, connecting to Highway 97. From Seattle, it's a 185-mile scenic drive via Highway 2 through Stevens Pass. The town serves as a gateway to Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and offers EV charging for visitors exploring the remote region. Campbell's Resort has operated continuously since 1901.

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Chelan, WA is in United States, at 47.842, -120.026 - about 32 km north-east of Entiat, WA.

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The closest airport to Chelan, WA is Pangborn Memorial Airport, 73 km (about 1 h 11 min by car).

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