Parks and Recreation Reservation Form

The Chelan River is rated Class V / V+ (expert)

Reservation Requirements - Whitewater Boating on the Chelan River

All participants in whitewater boating activities on the Chelan River must comply with the following reservation requirements:

1. All participants must complete the whitewater boating reservation form online (below) or in person in the Chelan PUD offices in Wenatchee or Chelan by 5:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the date of the release.
2. All reserved participants must be physically present at the designated kayak check-in location by 10:00 am on the date of the release.
3. No kayaker less than 18 years of age will be allowed.
4. It is recommended that all participants scout the river ahead of time on the day of the run.
5. It is recommended that all participants watch a 20 minute video of kayaking in the Chelan River Gorge ahead of time, which is available on the Chelan PUD’s website.
6. Each participant must sign a liability waiver form and fax it to Chelan PUD (509-661-8152) by the Thursday before the run or bring it with him/her to the check-in area, prior to beginning the run.
7. All participants are asked to fill out a survey within one week following the run.

Only non-motorized, hard shelled kayaks suitable for Class V whitewater will be allowed.

*NOTE: Water releases for kayaking will be made only if six or more kayakers make a reservation by 5:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the scheduled release date. Chelan PUD will not be obligated to provide whitewater boating flow releases in the Chelan River when the previous day‘s average Stehekin River inflow is less than 333 cfs, or when the Mid-Columbia Index is greater than $150/MWh (2001$) as adjusted pursuant to section 10.1 of the Settlement Agreement.

Emergency Response is limited in the Chelan Gorge. Prior to submitting your reservation, please read the letters from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and the Chelan County Fire District 7.

NEW 2011 REQUIREMENT: Photo identification including date of birth must be presented at the check-in, prior to entering the river.