Mountain Springs Lodge Webcam – Plain, Washington Views

The Mountain Springs Lodge Webcam looks across the grounds of a family-run log lodge in Beaver Valley, just outside the small community of Plain on the eastern side of Washington’s Cascade Range. The lodge’s gabled log building fills the left of the frame, with flowers and red chairs by the entrance. A lawn runs past an orange picnic table, a flagpole and a raised stone planter to a reed-fringed pond dotted with water lilies on the right. Beyond the paved turning circle stand a smaller log outbuilding and a tall conifer, and a forested ridge closes off the view. In mid-October the reeds and the broadleaf trees around the grounds turn yellow and gold against the dark evergreens, and on clear days the midday sun flares across the upper right corner of the picture.

About Mountain Springs Lodge

Mountain Springs Lodge stands on Chiwawa Loop Road at the south end of Beaver Valley, about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) northeast of the center of Plain in Chelan County. An elevation model puts the lodge grounds at about 580 meters (1,900 feet), a little above the 570 meters (1,870 feet) recorded for Plain itself. Beaver Creek drains the valley, and the Chumstick Highway, once State Route 209, links Plain with Leavenworth. The lodge gives the drive from downtown Leavenworth as 25 to 40 minutes depending on the weather. In a straight line, the town lies about 19 kilometers (12 miles) to the south.

The property’s story starts on July 4, 1895, when W. W. Burgess, who had come west from Iowa in 1888, bought the land for $1,000. It has stayed in the same family for six generations, and Mountain Springs Lodge and Conference Center opened on it in 1990. Today the lodge can host nearly 200 people, some rooms have kitchenettes, and there is a dining area for groups. The community of Plain had a post office of its own from 1913 until 1936.

Weather and Climate at Mountain Springs Lodge

Climate normals for Plain, measured from 1991 to 2020, describe a valley with proper winters. January averages a high of about 1 C (34 F) and a low of about -6 C (21 F), cold enough to hold the snow that the lodge’s sleigh rides, snowmobile tours and the nearby groomed ski trails depend on. By April, afternoons reach about 14 C (57 F), but nights still sit close to freezing at around 0 C (32 F), so frost can linger well into the season.

July is the warmest month, with average highs near 28 C (82 F) and nights that drop to about 10 C (50 F), so summer evenings by the water stay cool. October brings highs of about 14 C (58 F) and near-freezing nights around 1 C (33 F). That is when this camera is at its most colorful, with gold reeds, yellow leaves and dark conifers on the ridge all in one frame. Plain averages 691 millimeters (27.2 inches) of precipitation a year.

Things to Do Near Mountain Springs Lodge

Much of what there is to do starts on the property. The lodge lists Leavenworth Sleigh Rides and Leavenworth Snowmobile Tours for winter, and the sleighs here run behind two-horse teams. Leavenworth Ziplines operates from the same Chiwawa Loop Road address, Wild at Heart Horse Rides takes riders out on the lodge’s trails, and the Family Lines Fly Fishing Academy teaches fly fishing. There is also a swimming pool, and the lodge hosts its own event series, Music @ the Mountain.

Cross-country skiers head for the Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails, more than 22 kilometers (14 miles) of track groomed for skate and classic skiing that start at Plain Hardware. The 8.5 kilometer (5.3 mile) Beaver Creek Trail forms the spine of the network, running north and south through the valley. Lake Wenatchee State Park lies about 7 kilometers (4.4 miles) northwest of the lodge as the crow flies, reached by following Beaver Valley Road north to State Route 207. To the south, Leavenworth’s Bavarian-themed town center and the Wenatchee River are within an easy drive for a day of shopping and dining.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mountain Springs Lodge located?

Mountain Springs Lodge is at 19115 Chiwawa Loop Road in Beaver Valley, beside the community of Plain in Chelan County, Washington. Its mailing address is Leavenworth, which lies about 19 kilometers (12 miles) to the south, a drive of 25 to 40 minutes depending on the weather.

What can you see on the Mountain Springs Lodge Webcam?

The camera looks over the lodge grounds: the log lodge on the left, a lawn with a picnic table and a flagpole, the paved turning circle and a smaller log building in the middle, and a pond with reeds and water lilies on the right. A forested ridge rises behind everything.

What is the weather like at Mountain Springs Lodge?

Plain has cold winters and warm summers. January highs average about 1 C (34 F) with lows near -6 C (21 F), while July highs reach about 28 C (82 F) with cool nights around 10 C (50 F).

Does Mountain Springs Lodge offer sleigh rides?

Yes. Leavenworth Sleigh Rides runs from the lodge in winter, with sleighs pulled by two-horse teams, and the lodge also lists snowmobile outings with Leavenworth Snowmobile Tours.

How far is Lake Wenatchee from Mountain Springs Lodge?

Lake Wenatchee State Park is about 7 kilometers (4.4 miles) northwest of the lodge in a straight line. The drive follows Beaver Valley Road north to State Route 207.

Is there cross-country skiing near Plain, Washington?

Yes. The Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails start at Plain Hardware and cover more than 22 kilometers (14 miles) of groomed skate and classic track, with the 8.5 kilometer (5.3 mile) Beaver Creek Trail as the main north to south route.

Who runs the Mountain Springs Lodge Webcam?

The lodge operates the camera and links to it from its own website as its live camera. The stream is hosted by IPCamLive and plays on this page directly.

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