Manson Bay Park
Manson, Washington · on Lake Chelan · Manson Bay Park
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Manson Bay Park
Manson Bay Park is a 6-acre day-use park in downtown Manson, Washington, run by the Manson Parks and Recreation District, located directly on Lake Chelan. The swimming hole here is an official, designated swim area with seasonal lifeguards, and for families wanting a safe lake to swim in it is notable as the only lifeguarded beach on Lake Chelan.
The park sits in downtown Manson on the shore of Lake Chelan, adjacent to the Manson Bay Marina, with views of the lake and surrounding mountains and orchards; it is within walking distance of local restaurants and shops.
Swimming at Manson Bay Park
Swimming takes place in a roped-off, lifeguard-monitored designated swim zone off a beach area on Lake Chelan, a large glacial lake; it is described as suited to families and kids given the seasonal lifeguard supervision and lifejacket loaner station.
How to get to this swimming hole
The park is at 201 Manson Blvd in downtown Manson, WA, accessible directly by road; no hike or trail is required to reach the water.
Parking: On-site parking lot at the park plus street parking nearby along Pedoi Street or Highway 150 (SR 150); specific fee/pricing not found.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Drive-up park at 201 Manson Blvd in downtown Manson; swim area is reached by a short walk (well under 5 minutes) across the park lawn from the parking lot/street to the beach. No trail or hike involved.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
Good for kids
Designated, roped-off swim zone with seasonal lifeguards (the only lifeguarded beach on Lake Chelan) plus a lifejacket loaner station; shoreline water warms up in summer, and the beach/grass setup suits families (beautifulwashington.com, mansonparks.com).
Parking
Lot
On-site park parking lot plus street parking nearby along Pedoi Street/Highway 150 (SR 150); no fee or pricing found in any source for park parking itself (day-use dock/marina fees are separate, see below).
Restrooms
Yes
On-site restrooms within the 6-acre park (mansonparks.com, chelanpud.org); exact building location on the grounds not specified in sources.
Hours
Park is open 24 hours daily (beautifulwashington.com); seasonal lifeguard coverage is posted on-site rather than year-round, and the adjacent public marina's day-use docks and pump-out station run roughly April-October, 9am-5pm (chelanpud.org).
On the water
Restrictions: The designated swim zone is roped off and lifeguard-monitored, separate from the adjacent 32-slip public marina and day-use boat docks where watercraft actually launch/moor; no explicit no-wake or electric-only rule for the swim area itself was found in sources.
Marina day-use docking is $15/day without hookups, $20/day with power/water hookups, and about $6.55/day in winter (chelanpud.org/beautifulwashington.com). A separate boat launch (4-lane) with its own day-use fee is at Old Mill Park on Hwy 150/Wapato Lake Rd, a short drive from Manson Bay Park.
Rentals nearby
Jet skis, pontoon boats (SunChaser), speedboats (Regal, Bayliner, Starcraft models), paddleboards
Prices: Example rates: Regal LX2 $215/hr, $575 half-day, $715 full-day; Starcraft 211 SVX $155/hr, $415 half-day, $565 full-day; pontoon $180/hr, $475 half-day, $620 full-day; jet ski/paddleboard rates not published online
On-site pickup at Manson Bay Marina, right next to Manson Bay Park (between the park and the marina), the closest rental option to this swim spot
Jet skis (Yamaha VX), speedboats (Bayliner/Sea Ray), pontoons (SunChaser/Bentley), a wakesurf boat (Axis A225), paddleboards
Prices: Jet skis ~$85-95/hr; boats $399-519 for 4 hrs, $599-669 for 8 hrs; pontoons $459-469 for 4 hrs, $619 for 8 hrs; wakesurf boat $299/hr; weekday morning special $389 for a 4-hr Starcraft
1320 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA, roughly 8 miles from Manson Bay Park
Boat rentals and sales, including performance models (Nautique S23, Cobalt CS23 Surf)
101 Bass Lane, Chelan, WA, roughly 8 miles from Manson Bay Park
Manson Bay Park: FAQ
Is Manson Bay Park kid friendly?
Designated, roped-off swim zone with seasonal lifeguards (the only lifeguarded beach on Lake Chelan) plus a lifejacket loaner station; shoreline water warms up in summer, and the beach/grass setup suits families (beautifulwashington.com, mansonparks.com).
Do I need to hike to reach Manson Bay Park?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Manson Bay Park?
On-site park parking lot plus street parking nearby along Pedoi Street/Highway 150 (SR 150); no fee or pricing found in any source for park parking itself (day-use dock/marina fees are separate, see below).
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Manson Bay Park?
Marina day-use docking is $15/day without hookups, $20/day with power/water hookups, and about $6.55/day in winter (chelanpud.org/beautifulwashington.com). A separate boat launch (4-lane) with its own day-use fee is at Old Mill Park on Hwy 150/Wapato Lake Rd, a short drive from Manson Bay Park.
When is the best time to visit Manson Bay Park?
Summer, when Lake Chelan's surface water is warmest and the seasonal lifeguard program and marina services are operating.
What are the rules at Manson Bay Park?
Dogs are not permitted at the park.
What water body is Manson Bay Park on?
Manson Bay Park is on Lake Chelan, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
