Manson is home to several lakes and parks that provide an exceptional and scenic experience.
Take the best parts of summer, mix them together with all of Manson's gorgeous Lakes, and you've got the village's most pleasurable summer activity in Manson! Let the serenity of Lake Chelan surround you while visiting Manson's many parks; or spend the day in one of our other smaller, scenic and secluded lakes and feel the thrill of adventure as you explore all that Manson has to offer. Wherever you decide to visit, Manson is the ideal getaway for groups, families or when you're visiting solo. Click icon to see a map of Manson Lakes and Parks:
Manson Bay Park
Enjoy an afternoon picnic, swimming, jogging or combing the beach at the Manson Bay Park, right next to the Manson Bay Marina, on Lake Chelan.
Location: Downtown Manson, WA 98831 Contact: (509) 687-9635
Restrooms
3 Boat Docks
Designated Swim area with lifeguards
Grass & Shade
Manson Bay Marina
32-slip marina with water and electricity available. A floating breakwater makes an excellent wave barrier for moored boats. Walk from your boat to downtown Manson in just a few steps to restaurants, shops, grocery stores, post office, and Manson Bay Park.
Location: East of Downtown Manson, WA 98831, on Highway 150 Contact: (509) 687-9635
Water and Electricity Available
Boat Slip Daily Fee (with or without hookups)
Monthly Fees (October-April)
Reservations Recommended
Old Mill Park and Boat Launch
Just east of downtown Manson, this 20-acre recreation facility offers a large parking lot for boat trailers and a pump-out station. Also, enjoy an afternoon picnic and scenic views. On Lake Chelan.
Location: East of Downtown Manson, WA 98831, on Highway 150 Contact: (509) 687-9635
4-Lane Boat Launch and Parking, daily fee
123 boat and trailer parking sites
Marine Dump Station
Additional parking, daily fee
Residents & Non-Residents Permits
Grassy picnic area with plenty of tree shading
Barbecues and Picnic Tables
Bathrooms
No Pets Allowed
No Overnight Moorage, go to Manson Bay Marina
Fish Cleaning Station
No Swimming
Willow Point Park
This day-use park offers breathtaking views of Lake Chelan and surrounding mountains. Enjoy a picnic by the beach, while your children swim or use the play area. In the winter, take pleasure in combing the large beach.
Location: 1 Mile West of downtown Manson off of Lakeshore Drive on Willow Point Rd. Contact: (509) 687-9635
Day Use Swimming
Stair Access to Water and Beaches
Play Area
Barbecues and Picnic Tables
Wildlife
No Pets Allowed
No Overnight Parking or Camping
No Lifeguards
Singleton Park
This day-use park offers scenic views of surrounding mountains. Enjoy a game on the fields, or have fun in the large playground. No lake access.
Location: 1 Mile East of downtown Manson off of Highway 150, on Madeline Rd Contact: (509) 687-9635
Softball and Baseball Fields
Soccer Field
Restrooms
Large gazebo (Reservations: (509) 687-9635)
Large Play Ground
Wapato Lake
Wapato Lake covers 216 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 68 feet. This lake has a little something for most all anglers. Fish species include small-mouth bass, crappie, bluegill and real nice sized rainbow trout. Wapato Lake is host to two campgrounds, listed below.
Location: 3 Miles North of Manson on Wapato Lake Rd.
Wapato Lake Campground
Wapato Lake Campground is a small, family friendly, quiet campground with plenty of trees for shading on a peaceful lake. The lake is 286 acres and opens the last weekend of April thru Labor Day. From Oct. 1st to April 15 please call (509) 687-9635 for reservations. The remainder of the year call directly to the campground, (509) 687-6037, for reservations.
Location: 3 Miles North of Manson on Wapato Lake Rd. Contact: (509) 687-6037
Located at the north end of Wapato Lake, Kamei offers grassy camp sites and a family atmoshphere.
Location: 5000 Wapato Lake Rd, Manson, WA 98831 Contact: (509) 687-3690
50 RV Sites
Water
Electricity
Sewer
Pets Welcome
Roses Lake
Roses Lake is a small and quiet lake nestled in the hills of Manson. The lake provides scenic views of the valley's majestic mountains. Roses Lake features great crappie, trout, catfish and largemouth bass fishing. Bring your boat and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this little gem of a lake. Also a popular spot for ice fishing in the winter.
Location: 1 Mile North of Manson on Roses Ave.
Boating & Skiing
Fishing & Ice Fishing
Boat Launch
Dry Lake
Dry Lake covers 77 surface acres and has a maximum depth of only 11 feet. Fish species include lunker sized large mouth bass, nice sized crappie, yellow perch, bluegill and brown bullhead catfish. This lake is best fished in the Spring and early Summer before the aquatic weeds get too thick. Public access is from a rough road-side site suited for hand carried craft only.
Location: 1 Mile North of Manson on Dry Lake Rd
Fishing
Hand Carried Craft Launch Only
Antilon Lake
Antilon Lake is a secluded 96-acre reservoir north of Manson, holding brown trout. The lake is host to a campground with dispersed camping sites, and boasts breathtaking views of Fourth of July Mountain.
Location: 5 Miles North of Manson on Grade Creek Rd
Fishing
Antilon Lake Loop Bike Trail
Antilon Lake Sno-Park
Campground
No water, fire rings, or picnic tables are provided.