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Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Chelan, Washington, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
C.C. and Caroline Campbell opened 16-room Hotel Chelan in 1901 on a sandy Lake Chelan beach after the judge hiked three days from the railhead at Wilbur. Fifth-generation Eric and Tom Campbell still run Campbell's Resort. Motel lodges from the 1950s through the 1970s sit on the same family sand, with a spa and conference center that turned a summer inn into a year-round house.
- Opened 1901
- Rooms from 480 sq ft (45 m²)
About Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
- Judge C.C. Campbell bought the lakeshore for $400 and opened Hotel Chelan with Caroline in 1901.
- Lodge 1 opened in 1955, Lodge 4 in 1963, and Lodge 2 in 1972 as the family added motel-style wings.
- Eric and Tom Campbell, fifth generation, returned in 2010 and 2012 as sole owner-operators.
- Entry-level rooms start at 480 sq ft (45 m²).
History
In 1898 C.C. Campbell hiked three days from Wilbur to Lake Chelan and bought lakeshore that later sat at water level after a 1892 dam. He and Caroline opened Hotel Chelan in 1901. Later generations added fishing cabins, a swim-and-dance pavilion, motel lodges, and a conference center. The fifth generation still owns and operates the resort.
Restaurants and bars
- Pub & Veranda — Restaurant · Northwest-inspired cuisine
- Bungalow Café — Café
Experiences
- Fall Crab Boil at the Brick Terrace — Annual event held at the outdoor Brick Terrace.
- Thanksgiving feast — Annual Thanksgiving Buffet at the resort, November 26th.
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals — Seasonal rentals on the beach, first come first served, to explore Lake Chelan.
Amenities
- Private beach
- Two heated pools (open spring-fall)
- Two hot tubs (1 open year round)
- Business center
- Guest laundry
- Electric car charger
- BBQ stations
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals (seasonal)
- Boat moorage (seasonal)
- Shuffleboard court
- Front desk staffed 24/7
- Business center open 8am-8pm, room key access, first come first served
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