Campbell's Resort

"Cheery service and a sense of family is what you can expect at Campbell's Resort, from the maid that cleans your room to the clerk behind the desk to the staff in the dining room. Even the guests are smiling and relaxed. It's a fun place for a carefree holiday and I can understand why patrons have been coming for decades."
Lorry Patton

Four generations of the Campbell family have made what Campbell's Resort is today, a cherished vacation spot for families, young adults, leisure travelers and conference goers.

The original Campbell's House, established in 1901, a time when a journey from Seattle took days by horse-drawn wagon or steamboat, sits behind the crisp contemporary buildings that hug the south shoreline of Lake Chelan. The sandy beachfronts and shallow warmer water at Campbell's are a rare commodity on this 55-mile long glacial lake.

Within the historic Campbell's House is a fine dining restaurant, Campbell's House Café serving Northwest cuisine. The more casual Campbell's Pub upstairs features an impressive collection of single malt scotch whiskey, and a veranda ideally positioned for watching the comings and goings over the bridge and downtown.

An Espresso Shop inside the Café, serving Starbuck's coffee, is a favorite with guests and locals, who use a walk-up window on West Woodin Avenue, the main street through town. West Woodin sports upscale boutiques, furniture and gift stores, and a charming log cabin church built in the 1880s. Riverwalk Park is a stone's throw from Campbell's Resort and perfect for walks and jogs along the Chelan River on paved tree-lined trails.

A 14,000-square-foot conference center extends beyond Campbell's House, and the parking lot is lined with apricot trees, a reflection of the principal agriculture of the region: orchard-grown fruit.

Every guestroom is linked to the lake with a panoramic view or view plus direct access. Most of the 170 guestrooms have sliding glass doors and decks, and those on the ground level allow guests to step out onto a grassy knoll that leads to a 1,200-foot sandy beach, two all-season hot tubs, two swimming pools, boat moorage and a boardwalk. Dotted around the 8 acres of landscaped grounds are cottonwood trees, portable barbecue grills, picnic tables and sun umbrellas, with larger tents available for group gatherings.

The poolside beach bar is decorated with framed posters depicting sepia-toned bathers from the 40s contrasted against present day full color images of the resort. Here, guests order blended drinks, sandwiches and salads, and sign out paddles for the row boats and kayaks that the resort provides for free to guests.

Panning the scene from a floating point on the lake, the story of the resort's development can be seen in the contrast between its eclectic mixture of buildings. A three-story wing on the south end (Lodge 1), and Lodges 2 & 3 in the middle replaced old auto court units in the 1980s and 90s. A retro look is depicted in the units from the 60s and 70s, all of which have had renovations and makeovers. Two of the oldest stand-alone cabins, still the first choice of many long-time guests, are perched in privacy on a small hill at the north end of the property.

Getting there: Campbell's Resort is a three-hour scenic drive from Seattle along the Cascade Loop or via I-90 and Blewett Pass to Wenatchee and then north along the mighty Columbia River. Bountiful outdoor recreation and other activities attract visitors to this all-season resort.

Children's Activities at Campbell's Resort: Fishing classes, Monart drawing classes, private and semi-private swimming lessons.

Adult R&R at Campbell's Resort: The River Room Spa offers Swedish and other therapeutic massage and skin care services.

Watersports at Campbell's Resort: Swimming, water volleyball, boating, sailing, kayaking and canoeing. In the vicinity: Lady of the Lake boat tours; Slidewaters waterslide park; Lakeshore Bumper Boats and Go-Kars; motor boat, rowboat, sailboat, jet ski, diving gear and windsurf rentals at Stormy Mountain Recreation.

Wintersports: Echo Ridge for day and night skiing, rentals, lessons, cross-country ski trails and snowmobiling; snowshoeing, alpine skiing, and snowmobiling in the hills north and south of the lake; ice fishing at Roses Lake west of Manson, and ice skating at Chelan Lakeshore Park.

Golf: Desert Canyon, one of the top Par 5 golf courses in the country and polled a national favorite among female golfers; 18-hole Chelan Municipal Golf Course; Lake Chelan Championship Putting Course; and a nine-hole course in Manson, five miles north along the lake.

Accommodations and Amenities

*5 guest lodges offer a choice of guestrooms, including full kitchens, efficiency kitchens and gas fireplaces.

*170 guest rooms, each with a lakeside private patio or lanai.

*Deluxe guestrooms feature 500 square feet of floor space, data ports, climate control, a microwave oven, wet bar, and under the counter refrigerator.

*8 acres of landscaped grounds and boardwalk promenade.

*1,200 feet of sandy beach and boat moorage.

*Two outdoor swimming pools and two all-season outdoor hot tubs.

*Spa services.

Dining

*Campbell's House Café, fine Pacific Northwest regional cuisine in the old world atmosphere of the original circa 1901 hotel.

*Campbell's House Pub, casual dining with outdoor veranda located on the second floor of Campbell's House. Full selection of single malt whiskey.

*Poolside beach bar offering blended drinks and light fare.

*Espresso bar with walk-up window in Campbell's House.

Conference Facilities

*Mid-sized meeting center for groups up to 300 people.

*14,000 square feet of meeting space with 10 base T connections in flexible use rooms, including two ballrooms, a 2000-square-foot terrace for outdoor catered functions, and a lakeside patio off a meeting room.

*Office Center for connecting to the Internet, conference calling, faxing and private meetings.

Information and Reservations
1-800-553-8225
res@campbellsresort.com
www.campbellsresort.com