Shuttles boats and private transportation is available in the nearby town of Chelan. Once on the island, shuttle buses transport campers to Stehekin Valley campgrounds, a multi-site, rugged area surrounded by mountains. This area is extremely popular with backpackers, fishermen, boaters and hikers. The Boundary Dam area sits on 1,000 acres in northeast Washington. Primitive campsites are nestled into forested areas along the Pend Oreille River.
Wildlife is common here.
Elk, bear, deer and small animals are a frequent site. Outfitted with grills, picnic tables and toilets, the latter is a nice, clean alternative to the more rugged sites. There's a 10 acre campground at Chopaka Lake, a beautiful place to pitch the tent. Chopaka Lake is actually seated at the top of Chopaka Mountain. Hiking trails travel through a Mountain Wilderness Study Area and through the Okanogan highlands.