I had such a wonderful stay here in Quinault. While I was here, I took a number of walks around…read morethis lake. Lake Quinault is located at the southern edge of Olympic National within Quinault Valley. The lake has a surface area of approximately 3,550 acres (5.83 square miles) and receives 131 inches of precipitation per year. If you want to explore this area in depth, you can take the 30-mile scenic loop drive around the lake. There is both hiking and fishing at the lake with a permit. You can also camp at some nearby places. I was able to get a hotel at Rain Forest Resort Village. It is within walking distance of Lake Quinault and offers a balcony view of the lake from your room. I enjoyed watching both the sunset and sunrise while I was here. The calm waters with the reflection of the low clouds made it such a picturesque lake. I highly recommend checking out the Quinault Rain Forest and many of the nature trails around here. Near the lake is a short trail to the World's Largest Sitka Spruce. Lake Quinault is owned by the Quinault Indian Nation.

Beautiful big lake right around Olympic National Forest. The water is wonderful. Not cold, but…read morecool. There were a few people that got in with their kids and some floaties. There are picnic tables and restrooms. The perfect spot to stop at while in the area.

Magical place. Would definitely be going back next summer! The water was a little cold but loved…read morehow clear it was.

Not a tourist destination. Except for Airbnb's, it's a local hotspot. There is no public access…read more Much warmer than Lake Crescent. Great for water sports but it's a relatively small lake so it can get pretty crowded. It's pretty, but Lake Crescent is picturesque. No fishing to speak of.

This was our favorite campground of our trip through the Olympic Peninsula and so much so that we…read morepaid it a second visit in October. What's really nice is that you can reserve campsites on their website so that you don't have to stress about getting in early to try to snag a good one. Both times we were able to get one with a view of the lake which was exquisite, though the sites close to the water were all booked up for the summer. The campground is in a loop making it easy to find your campsite. There are two bathrooms, a larger one near the water and another near the entrance both cleaned daily. The campsites are not very large and really only had enough space for one large or two smaller tents depending on the specific site. There is a nice fire pit in each and a picnic table. There's also lots of tree branches lying around which are perfect to help start a fire. The lake itself is really gorgeous and ideal for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. It's really a serene spot and lovely location to spend a summer weekend.

Spot 015 was great with amazing access to the lake. The campsite was small with no dedicated space…read morefor the tent. The restrooms were a disaster. Wish they managed this site better because the campsite, lake and the views are just stunning.

The Quinault Rain Forest is magical. Staying along Lake Quinault for a few days, the trails were…read moreliterally right outside my lodging. You can do the short Rain Forest Loop trail to get acclimated or do longer loops that connect. Along the way, you'll encounter bright green moss, lush ferns, giant trees, banana slugs, muhshooms, running creeks and more! Having visited the Hoh Rainforest on my last trip to Washington, I have to say that Quinault gives Hoh a run for its money. It's quieter and still as lush and majestic. The area on the south shore of Lake Quinault is part of the Olympic National Forest but on the North Shore of the lake you'll be on Olympic National Park trails. Both have day use fees (self pay) but do have ranger stations for information (check hours as they vary by season.) While it wasn't raining during my time there, everything was still so green and lush. I was able to visit Merriman Falls, the rain forest nature loop, Maple Glade trail and then did a longer hike on the North Shore from Graves Creek out to Pony Bridge (be aware that the lake loop road is washed out and you have to take a long detour to that trail via a very rutted and gravel road.) All in all, it was a wonderful and calming reset and so grateful to have spent time in this lovely area.

Another beautiful rainforest in Olympic Park. Good parking, easy walking path and picnic tables. We…read morewalked down to the lake, it was a easy path. We did drive the 3 mile ring around the lake. You will see watefalls, beautiful lakes and wildlife. The air was so refreshing and clean. We timed this trip, to make sure it wasnt over run with tourist. We walked to the ranger station, and walked around the musuem. This was a nice stop as well. I loved all the totem poles! @noirvedanaturals

I stopped here briefly to look around and stretch my legs while driving around the Olympic…read morePeninsula. There is a pull-out along Highway 113 (Burnt Mountain Road) where you can get out of the vehicle to explore. A gravel road runs parallel to Burnt Mountain Road a short ways past two campsites. Both sites had a picnic table and one also had a campfire pit. South of the campsites is a boat ramp and a short dock. When I stopped here there was someone fishing. Careful driving along this way, there are a bunch of logging trucks barreling down the road. This is also a good place to pull off and let them pass and enjoy the beauty of the lake. If driving south on Highway 113 from Highway 112, Beaver Lake is located on the left hand side of the road a little over halfway to Highway 101. I could see the lake on approach before I reached the pull-out and boat ramp.

Came here with my church for their annual summer outing to this location. Very pretty! Big enough…read morefor a day trip adventure, but small enough to feel safe if something happens because the distances are not too far off from other mini bodies of land, if you paddle board, swim, or kayak at this location. $20 for an overnight pass. Otherwise, day passes only last until 2100 or 9PM. Know your camp site number so that you park at the correct place as listed on your pass. Do not want a ticket. Anyway, got to stargaze at the end of the night where not many people were around, despite coming here on a summer weekend. Really made for a peaceful time. Hiking is around here, too, but I did not get to partake because I met with the people from my church later in the day after coming from work

Generally my family heads out to Lake Chelan and i was invited out to visit at Lake Cushman this…read moresummer. There are so many beautiful pockets to take in the views & nature'The drive in is beautiful and not too far out, depending where you're staying (vacation residence, campgrounds). Beautiful lake, cold temperatures due to it being a glacier lake - the water is so clear ! Would love to go on some hikes and spend more time out there. Im so grateful that theres so much to see and do in out here in the pnw!

Found this gem of a cove on Apple Maps and decided to check it out even though I couldn't find any…read morereviews or pictures. Glad we did! We were greeted with a drivable/walkable path of unsprayed and ripe for the picking blackberries We wandered through some forest up a grassy driveway with no signs that led us back up and around the way we came in, eventually. We spent a good 45 mins picking blackberries and didn't even hit all the bushes. Then we chose one of two ways to get down to the lake. The first way looked easier but we chose the way off to the right; the small skinnier and slightly more difficult looking trek. After a few minutes of walking down hill (not too steep, our 9 year old did just fine), we came to the ladder you can see in the pics I posted which leads down to the water. Very sturdy and has a strong rope to help support you. The cove was cool to explore with lots of shells and rocks. I'd come back again.

Not really worth going here. You park at the closed gate…read moreand walk a short distance, past a bathroom I'm not sure is still serviced, then you will want to look right to find the path which leads down to the water. Once close to the bottom, you will need to navigate down a rope to access the water area, there is no ladder as seen in the posted photos. I would advise not continuing straight on the original path as it is rather short and will lead you onto someone else's property area with no boundary or warning signs. I'd find another park or area as this one is more of a locals only feel.

AMAZING!! I was bummed out that I couldn't get reservations to Goldmyer hotsprings (only 20 people…read moreallowed a day) and found directions to these online. Totally blew my expectations out of the water! We went on a slightly rainy Sunday in July. We got pools to ourselves and only shared when a group of people around our age politely asked to join. There are 7 pools and the best one is the last, you hike up a hill to it. The nudeness is strange but a good experience for all. Yes the water is slightly sulfur-y, and probably not very clean but it has flow in and out, and is not stagnant and gross. I recommend going to Olympic Rafting & Kayaking (very close) to use their showers afterwards. We got there after hours around 8pm and the bathrooms and showers were still open. If the hot springs aren't good enough, the hike there tops it all off. My girlfriend and I are athletic but do not enjoy exercise, this ~2 mile hike each way is very slightly uphill, and the forest is so diverse and beautiful surrounding that it doesn't even seem like a hike. More of a nature walk lol. Took us about 3 hours to get there from North Seattle, using the Kingston Ferry. Great drive, camping recommended unless you head out early. It's amazing that more people don't know about this truly amazing place, get there now!

Firstly, several of these reviews are for the wrong hot springs. If a review mentions a restaurant,…read moreor a resort, or a time slot, they are referring to the SOL DUC hot springs, not these ones. Also, the reviews that mention that the hike is easy are all outdated! It's a slog to get there! The Olympic hot springs are a 12 mile hike mostly uphill. It used to be a much shorter hike but about five years ago the road washed out and you now have to hike an extra 8 miles... 12 miles total... one way. It's a slog! The springs themselves, while pretty, are shallow, muddy, slimy, and overall pretty gross. The signs warn of fecal bacteria. If you're hoping to hike 12 miles to soak in pristine pools, think again. Nudity is common. If anyone is actually using the hot springs, they will likely be nude. Get over it!! Let the nudists have their place... and 12 miles deep in the woods is a nice place to be nude. You might also see nudists hiking or biking on the trail to the hot springs. It's not common but does happen occasionally. Just smile and say hi! The hike starts off easy on a paved road for about 3/4 of a mile. Then you have to use a single-track dirt bypass trail that is steep and rooty. If you're using a bike you'll be pushing and carrying it over things. Then you're put back on an old paved road again. It's another 2 miles to the Glines Canyon overlook which is fun to see. Then it's another 5 miles on the same road, but now 100% uphill and sometimes steep, just to reach the trailhead. Once at the trailhead, you're already over 8 miles into it and you have another 2.5 or so to hike... bikes not allowed. You have to park at the Madison Falls parking lot. You're supposed to have a National Park pass.

I had such a lovely and relaxing few days at the Rain Forest Resort. Flying in to Seattle and…read moredriving out this way took a while, so I was worried about checking in, before their front desk closed. However; they're open until 9 and when I called to share my arrival time, they were super helpful and reassuring. Check in is at the store across from the Salmon House restaurant. I had booked a lodge room with a view. It's rustic and bare bones but was quiet, clean and comfortable. Plus, you can't beat the lake views right outside your window. Nearby, you can walk to many of the Quinault Rain Forest trails. The location is a bit remote, so do stock up on necessities. One minor consideration is that the lodge rooms don't have a mini fridge. I believe some of their cabins do. I'd definitely stay here again if I were visiting the area. It was a nice property with wonderful staff and a reasonable price.

I had no plans on staying in a cabin in the middle of nowhere but I am so glad I did! As a native…read moreFloridian visiting Forks, I was a little nervous at first. No working GPS or signal, and I had only booked this place on Expedia prior to my trip, since everything in Forks was fully booked. But let me just say... I ended up LOVING it! The cabin was spotless, cozy, and had everything I could possibly need... Fireplace, WiFi, kitchenette, fridge, TV... you name it! I especially loved all the windows that let in tons of natural light, and the porch out front was such a nice touch. The staff at the office were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even offered me an upgrade for just $15, which I really appreciated. The location itself was absolutely stunning... Surrounded by mountains and overlooking a beautiful lake, it felt like the perfect escape. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, this cabin is it. I was not disappointed in the slightest and honestly can't wait to come back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! Washington is truly a beautiful state and staying here just solidified my opinion.

Driving back from the Maple Glade trail on the north shore of Lake Quinault, July Creek beckoned me…read moreto stop with its short loop trail and lakeside views. Small parking lot and a great way to see the north shore of the lake up close. The loop is about a quarter of a mile but has a small picnic area closer to the lake. Quick and scenic stop when visiting Quinault.

Wanted to stretch my legs, see Lake Quinault and use restroom as I made my way up the road towards…read morethe ranger station. Very short walk through some amazing trees and you are on the water for breathtaking views of the area. There are a few picnic tables within the trees to enjoy a bit of shade and quiet reflection while grabbing a snack if needed. Not very busy on this side of the park so if you are looking for a quiet less busy place this is an easy win!