Lake Crescent, Washington, United States
4.5 (796 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Olympic National Park Bodies of Water
Cool clear and beautiful
Nestled in the lush Olympic Mountains is this otherworldly glacier-carved lake, which boasts pristine waters and amazing scenic views. Those looking for a secluded getaway can book a stay at a cabin by the lake, while outdoor adventurers can hike up Spruce Road Trail or Barnes Creek Trail (two of the lake’s most popular treks), go kayaking, try trout fishing, and maybe even camp overnight. You'll need to purchase a pass to enter Olympic National Park, though you can get more value with bundled passes that include entry to other parks. Guided tours of Olympic National Park will also cover entry and take you to other sights within the park. – Tripadvisor
Address
Lake Crescent Rd, Olympic National Park, WA 98363
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Website
https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-lake-crescent.htm
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 0:13
User Ratings
4.5 based on (796 reviews)
Reviews
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5lindamF5446JQ 5:00 PM Jul 28, 2021
Blue Water, Blue Skies and Cool Water
A stunningly beautiful lake surrounded by mountains make this the perfect getaway. There is hiking, waterfalls, kayaking and boating of various types, informational maps and signposts to inform the newbie to the area. The bigger of the 2 lakes, we saw lots of people fishing as well as enjoying the cooling off affects of the water.
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4mariposa67 5:00 PM Jul 29, 2021
Beautiful Lake
We thought it would be fun to kayak here and I called the lodge to make a reservations. We were told it was first come first served and that kayaks were nothing special and did not offer good back rests. AS we are in our late 70's we decided to pass. Later when we visited the lodge and lake we saw only a few kayaks and it was very windy on the lake.. Glad we passed on this one. However exploring the various parts of the lake is worth the drive as this is a very large lake with cool clear water.
