Chelan County, Administrative division in Washington, United States
The county extends across the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing Lake Chelan and numerous apple orchards within its boundaries.
The territorial legislature established Chelan County in 1899, carving its jurisdiction from parts of Okanogan and Kittitas counties in Washington state.
Wenatchee, the county seat, maintains a strong agricultural heritage through its annual Apple Blossom Festival and numerous fruit production facilities.
Residents can access county services at the administrative center located at 400 Douglas Street in Wenatchee, where departments operate Monday through Friday.
The region contains over 25,000 acres of apple orchards, making it one of the largest apple-producing areas in the United States.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1899
Capital city: Wenatchee
Shares border with: Okanogan County, Kittitas County, Douglas County, King County, Snohomish County, Skagit County
Website: http://co.chelan.wa.us
GPS coordinates: 47.88000,-120.64000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
Glacier Peak
43.7 km
Stevens Pass
37.1 km
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
52.5 km
Mount Stuart
49.2 km
Lake Wenatchee State Park
10.6 km
Washington pass
71.6 km
Glacier Peak Wilderness
34.6 km
Alta Lake State Park
54.9 km
Wells Dam
58.2 km
Rock Island Dam
72.5 km
Bonanza Peak
43.3 km
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
52.3 km
Lincoln Rock State Park
48.6 km
Lake Chelan Dam
47.2 km
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
38.1 km
Dragontail Peak
46.9 km
Lake Chelan State Park
33.7 km
Daroga State Park
42.1 km
Leavenworth Ski Hill
29.7 km
Pearrygin Lake State Park
77.2 km
Columbia River Bridge
57.8 km
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
52.4 km
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
52 km
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
38.7 km
White Chuck Glacier
41 km
Lake Entiat
36.2 km
Buckner Mountain
73.5 km
Squilchuck State Park
66.5 kmReviews
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