Lake Crescent
A deep glacier-carved lake with brilliant blue, crystal-clear water, ideal for kayaking and swimming. Century-old wooden lodges sit along its shores.
Lake Crescent is about 190 meters deep. Its waters are unusually blue and clear because they contain little nitrogen and few algae, and mountains ring the lake. US Route 101 runs along the south shore. The Lake Crescent Lodge, on the shore, dates to 1915, and you can rent kayaks and paddleboards there. Nearby are Marymere Falls and the Storm King Mountain trail. On the north shore, an old railway converted into the “Spruce Railroad Trail” leads to the Devil’s Punch Bowl diving spot. The lake is about 30 minutes’ drive from Port Angeles, and the water stays icy cold all year round.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Marymere Falls
- Mount Storm King
- Sol Duc Hot Springs
- Sol Duc Falls
- Salt Creek Recreation Area
- Hoh Rain Forest
- Elwha Valley & Madison Falls
- Hurricane Ridge