Nothing says summer in the Wenatchee Valley like a day on the water with your favorite people. From paddling and floating to swimming and splashing, there's no shortage of ways to cool off and make memories.

This guide is your go-to resource for all things on the water—from family-friendly swimming spots to kayaking adventures, paddleboard rentals, and hidden coves worth the drive. We’ve rounded up the best local lakes, rivers, and water activities so you can soak up every last drop of the season (sunscreen not included, but highly encouraged). Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or a spur-of-the-moment cool-down, you’ll find everything you need right here.

Wenatchee/East Wenatchee

• Boat rentals

  • Columbia River Boat Rentals

  • Riverside Recreation

  • Full Throttle

  • Wiley’s Boat Rides

• Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

  • Wenatchee Row & Paddle Club

• Swimming

  • Wenatchee City Pool

  • Wenatchee Raquet & Athletic Club

  • Eastmont Recreation Service Area

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA Aquatic Center

  • Eastmont Aquatic Center

  • Confluence State Park

  • Walla Walla State Park

  • Kirby Billingsly Hydro Park

Chelan

• Bob Feil Boats and Motors

• Shoreline Watercraft and Boat Rentals

• Orion Whitewater Rafting

• Jet Skis Ahoy

• Lake Chelan Boat Company — Lady of the Lake

• Lake Chelan Yacht Club

• Lakeside Surf

• Methow Rafting

• Lake swimming — Don Morse Park

Learn more here.

Leavenworth

• Rafting & Kayaking

  • Wildwater River Guides

  • Blue Sky Outfitters, Inc.

  • Orion River Rafting

• Paddleboarding

  • Lake Wenatchee State Park

  • Wildwater River Guides

  • Leavenworth Outdoor Center

• River Tubing

  • Adventure River Tubing Leavenworth

  • Leavenworth Outdoor Center

  • River Riders