Chelan County is in central Washington state, bordering Douglas County and the Columbia River to the east, Snohomish County to the west, and Kittitas County to south. Most of the northern portion of Chelan is mountainous forest of the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. It also includes Lake Chelan, one of the state's l ...read more
Chelan County is in central Washington state, bordering Douglas County and the Columbia River to the east, Snohomish County to the west, and Kittitas County to south. Most of the northern portion of Chelan is mountainous forest of the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. It also includes Lake Chelan, one of the state's largest lakes, and Lake Wenatchee, two popular area destinations.
The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee, population 33,000. Other communities include Chelan, Sunnyslope, Leavenworth, and Cashmere, all concentrated in the east or southeastern parts of the county. Chelan County is largely rural, though winter sports and summertime lake activities bring visitors year-round.
Chelan County is in central Washington state, bordering Douglas County and the Columbia River to the east, Snohomish County to the west, and Kittitas County to south. Most of the northern portion of Chelan is mountainous forest of the Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. It also includes Lake Chelan, one of the state's largest lakes, and Lake Wenatchee, two popular area destinations.
The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee, population 33,000. Other communities include Chelan, Sunnyslope, Leavenworth, and Cashmere, all concentrated in the east or southeastern parts of the county. Chelan County is largely rural, though winter sports and summertime lake activities bring visitors year-round.