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Lake Lenore Caves

Soap Lake, WA

History

Shallow rock shelters in a basalt coulee wall, used by prehistoric hunters. A short but rocky trail with stairs climbs from a small lot off SR-17 above Lake Lenore; bring water in summer.

Nearest town
Soap Lake, WA
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.4935, -119.4970

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Smokiam RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    Motorhomes
  • Coulee Lodge ResortMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    TentsMotorhomes
  • Sun Village ResortMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    Motorhomes
  • Sun Lakes - Dry Falls State Park Bretz CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Jack's ResortMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    Motorhomes
  • Jameson Lake CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Lake Lenore Caves
    TentsCaravansToilets

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lake Lenore Caves?

Lake Lenore Caves is in Soap Lake, WA, at GPS 47.4935, -119.4970. It is about 34 mi from Chelan.

Can you camp near Lake Lenore Caves?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blue Lake Resort, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lake Lenore Caves?

Lake Lenore Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coulee Corridor: Grand Coulee Dam to Dry Falls.

What is there to see near Lake Lenore Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dry Falls (10 mi), Steamboat Rock State Park (31 mi), Grand Coulee Dam (40 mi) and Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park (44 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lake Lenore Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)