Promoting our Communities

Chelan County's 2026 population is estimated at 82,806, reflecting a 0.96% growth rate over the past year.

Wenatchee's population in 2026 is 32,764.

Each small community in Chelan County now has it's own online business directory locally owned and operated and serving you!

Chelan and Douglas counties are on the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountains and are separated by the Columbia River. Chelan and Douglas counties have a very diverse geographic area that includes mountains and lakes and flat areas next to the Columbia River. The varied terrain supports the two major industries in the area, tourism and agriculture.

"Chelan" derives from a Chelan Indian word meaning "deep water," likely a reference to 55-mile-long Lake Chelan, the third deepest lake in the country, at 1,486 ft (453 m). Boasting all four seasons, Chelan County makes a recreation paradise for all ages! Whether you enjoy snow skiing or water skiing, mountain climbing or trail hiking, golfing or fishing, we have it all! Our location and weather makes Chelan County the playground of the Pacific Northwest.

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 Brief Overview

• A popular, year around resort-style community just 26 miles from Leavenworth and centered around the water & snow activities.

  Lake Wenatchee
• Plain is a located in a scenic valley just 14 miles from Leavenworth. Winter recreation activities include, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Snowmobiling, and hiking.

  Plain
• As you head east on Highway 2 out of Leavenworth, just 4 miles away is this small community along the Wenatchee River.

  Peshastin
• Although not an actual community, there is a significant residential population and the pass is well known for it's snowmobiling just 57 miles from Leavenworth.

  Blewett Pass

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A glimpse of the vast landscapes of chelan county