– Region: Washington — Alpine Lakes Wilderness (near Leavenworth)
– Elevation: 2200
– GPS Coordinates: 47.497° N, 120.831° W
– Access Difficulty: T4 — 18mi traverse OR 9mi in each direction. Snow travel early season.
– Opening Season: Jul–Oct
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0 – Showers: No
– Drinking Water: Yes — lake (treat) – Meals & food: No — self-cook
– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Permit (USFS) — recreation.gov | lottery opens March | $3/night | extremely competitive
– Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation
– Short Description: The most competitive lottery in Washington State. The Enchantment Basin: larch trees, tarns, goat herds, and Cascade granite. Core Zone permit required. Lottery opens in March — 1 in 30 odds.
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