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Lake Chelan Monument
Lake Chelan Monument: deep wall to a vintage car
Shore-access wall dive with a bottle line to a vintage car, dark water, and a cold freshwater profile that rewards careful navigation.
About Lake Chelan Monument
Lake Chelan Monument is a deep freshwater wall dive to a rotted-out 1950s car, reached by a bottle line that starts just below the shore entry. The wall is dark even on bright days, so a light is essential, and the site rewards divers who like navigation, cold-water planning, and freshwater fish life. The ascent follows the wall north of the line.
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Research Estimate At Lake Chelan Monument
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Lake Chelan Monument?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lake Chelan Monument Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 38.1m
Depth Note
The bottle line starts just below the shore entry and leads down to the car at roughly 125 ft.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall for easier shore logistics, though cold-water gear makes the site viable year-round.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater wall dive with low light, good lake visibility by local standards, and possible surface chop.
Safety & Access At Lake Chelan Monument
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Carry a light and stay on the bottle line for the descent and ascent; depth and darkness are the main hazards.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry via a ladder and a short approach from parking; not a simple casual swim-in.
Legal Notes
Use the marked entry and bottle line, and respect local parking and access rules at the monument site.
Local Intel For Lake Chelan Monument
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wall dive to the car via a bottle line; the ascent follows the wall north of the line.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; depth and darkness make scuba the right mode.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the attraction is the deep wall and car at depth.
Wildlife at Lake Chelan Monument
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lake Chelan Monument
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lake Chelan Monument
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
