Enchantment Lakes Basin
Enchantment Lakes Basin in the North Cascades offers crystal-clear alpine lakes, sharp granite peaks, and alpine meadows accessible via permits and careful planning.
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Geography
| Address | Enchantment Lakes Basin, Chelan County, WA, USAWenatchee River Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | North Cascades |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan County |
| District | Enchantment Management Area |
| City | Leavenworth |
| Neighborhood | Chatter Creek Trailhead |
| Postal Code | 98826 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 47.535 |
| Longitude | -120.801 |
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11:53 AM LOCAL TIMEEnchantment Lakes Basin is a glacially carved basin in the North Cascades known for a series of pristine, glacial-fed lakes such as Lake Anne and Charge Lake. Reachable via the Chatter Creek Trail from the Wenatchee River Road south of Leavenworth, the area requires a permit for overnight stays and is popular for multi-day backpacking, dayhiking, and wildlife viewing. The basin is bordered by dramatic peaks like Giorgio Peak and rises to elevations around 2,200 meters (7,200 ft), with lower trailheads near 1,600 meters (5,200 ft). Expect a high-alpine climate with rapid weather changes, and zero-tolerance for campfire restrictions during dry seasons. Visitors come for clear mountain waters, wildflower-carpeted meadows, and access to nearby peaks and routes, but should be prepared for rugged terrain and limited services.
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