Antilon Lake Campground

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Antilon Lake Campground

Free campground spread along the shores of Antilon Lake with vault toilets, trout fishing, and access to nearby hiking trails.

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Overview

Antilon Lake Campground is a free, primitive campground spread across four loosely defined areas (Sites A through D) along the eastern shore of Lake Antilon — a quiet, small lake tucked into the hills above Lake Chelan, accessible via Grade Creek Road. There are no designated tent pads, no numbered campsites, and no reservations; camping areas are informal and boundaries between spots are not always clearly defined. The campground is best suited for tents, as some of the access roads within each site are rough and rutted and may challenge low-clearance vehicles. Site D is the most developed, with two vault toilets and a small dock providing access to the lake. No potable water is available anywhere in the campground. This is a good fit for campers seeking a no-cost, low-footprint lakeside escape away from the crowds — particularly anglers, kayakers, and paddleboarders who want quiet water access.

Fit Snapshot

A quick read on who this campground suits — and where it falls short — so you can decide in under a minute.

At a glance

Key facts
check_circle Best for
Free campingAnglersKayaks and paddleboardsQuiet water access
cancel Avoid if you need
Defined campsitesDrinking waterHookupsSmooth campground roads
forest Camping style Primitive lakeside campground
groups Crowds Light to moderate in summer
route Access Rough spur roads off Grade Creek Road
rv_hookup RV suitability Not recommended for RVs
nights_stay Stay length Best for 1–2 nights

Fit indicators

Out of 10
Family Friendly
4/10
Quiet & Secluded
8/10
Scenic Views
6/10
Lake Access
7/10
Hiking Access
4/10
RV Friendly
2/10
Beginner Friendly
4/10
info Subjective ratings based on Rob's visits — not a substitute for your own homework.

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Campground Photos

Best campsite - D-6
Typical campsite - C-1
Vault toilet - Site D
Site D dock
Site A
Site B
Site C
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Things to Know

camping

There are no designated tent pads or numbered campsites — camping areas are loosely defined and boundaries between spots are not always clear.

route

The roads leading down to the best spots within each site can be rocky and rutted. Low clearance vehicles may have difficulty and should park near the road and walk in.

water_drop

There is no potable water at the campground. Bring all the water you will need for your stay.

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Cell service is limited to nonexistent in this area depending on your carrier.

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Wapato Lake CampgroundYesYesReservableYes
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Lake Chelan State ParkYesYesReservableYes
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