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4.7 (72 reviews)

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Maria W.

On our way to Hoh Rainforest, my friend and I stopped here. The views were beautiful. The lake is vastly huge. I wasn't expecting it to look as good with the thick fog shadowing the mountains in the back drop. The visit was short, but well worth it. Parking lot off of the highway to see scenic views. The overcast helped the mountains look mysterious. I loved this pitstop.

Sunrise
Travis T.

I was able to drive by this amazing lake on a few occasions going from Forks to Port Angeles and back on my recent trip to Washington. At 12 miles long, Lake Crescent is a pretty large lake. It is also the second deepest lake in the state of Washington at a depth of 624 feet. Lake Crescent is part of Olympic National Park. There are a number of pullouts along U.S. Highway 101 that you can stop and enjoy the views of this pretty lake. I really wanted to do some kayaking on Lake Crescent while I was on my trip. But because of time, I wasn't able to fit it in my schedule. There are a number of recreational activities that you can do on or near this lake including boating, fishing, hiking and enjoying the picnic areas. Fishing has a catch-and-release policy for certain fish. Near Lake Crescent is Fairholme campground if you want to do some camping by the lake. I personally enjoyed the hike to Marymere Falls that starts next to the Storm King Ranger Station. My favorite thing to do while I was passing by Lake Crescent was to just pull over and enjoy the view. The clear blue water with the sunset in the background made for some amazing photos.

K G.

Lake Cresent is located in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains and is about 18 miles west of Port Angeles. The pristine waters of this deep, glacially carved lake make it an ideal destination for those in search of natural beauty. There is a peaceful feel to the area that puts your soul at rest. Canoeing is one of the common activities to do while at Lake Cresent to soak in the stunning views. There are several hiking trails near the lake. Some of them are shorter and some like Mount Storm King are more challenging due to the incline. Whether you hike or go canoeing, the views all around you are spectacular. You can also go out on a rowboat as well. There are plenty of picnic areas around the lake if you want to have a picnic or lunch and soak in the stunning views!

Hannah S.

I stumbled upon this dramatic lake on my way to an early morning hike - what a find! Mount Storm King keeps watch over the insanely deep, crystal clear waters which are surrounded by pine-covered, snowy mountains and all that magnificently moody PNW weather - superb! The lake sits right inside one of the northern entrances to Olympic National Park. I passed by it on my way to the Marymere Falls trailhead and definitely had to pull over and check it out - there are lots of easily accessible turn outs with great views. A bonus treat was that you can also access the lake around the Marymere Falls trailhead and parking too bc it's all sort of in the same general area with restrooms and a long pier that takes you right out into the lake. You get views of the lake everywhere so you can't miss it. This lake was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago and is crazy deep - measuring 624 feet deep at its max depth point. And you can tell just by looking down into those clear waters - even just peeking over the pier involuntarily triggered my fear of heights haha! The water is so clear bc of low nitrogen levels inhibiting algae growth. You can swim here but it's glacially fed so the water is very cold - be aware. I visited in winter so definitely not an option but would love to come back in warmer months and give it a try just to see how cold it gets lol. You can see lots of boulders and giant trees in the bottom - would be such an intriguing place to snorkel! Another fun fact - bc a landslide closed off the lake to streams and other nearby lakes, there are two unique species of trout that have evolved here! There's a lodge on the lake that rents canoes/kayaks and swimming in the "Devils Punchbowl" is popular - definitely would love to come back and try that haha! Very much worth a visit and I will no doubt return to explore - highly recommend a stop at this true Pacific Northwest beauty!

Wildlife at Lake Crescent
Alyssa A.

Lake Crescent is absolutely GORGEOUS. You can see it from the main highway as you're driving through Olympic NP. And while that view is beautiful, you need to plan part of your day around the lake to really enjoy its natural beauty. We stayed at the Fairholme campgrounds, and it was a short couple minute walk from our campsite to the lake edge. It was so peaceful to sit and enjoy, especially if you're there for sunrise. The Lake Crescent Lodge is also at the water's edge. We saw people swimming from there, and they also have a bar with some outdoor seating facing the lake. There are also some wonderful hikes originating from there that really showcase the lake. If you're feeling spicy and up for a strenuous hike (think a step climb the entire way of about 2,1000 feet), the Storm King hike is rough and involves some rope climbs. However, once you make it to the top, you'll be more than 2,000 feet over Lake Crescent and the view is unparalleled. Words (and pictures) do not do it justice. While we didn't do it, I did hear that there is about an 8 mile easy hike that walks the circumference of the lake if you want to enjoy it that way. However you choose to take in Lake Crescent, it is well worth the time spent.

Diem N.

100% yes!!! This place is so breathtaking. I had so much fun. The water was so clear . We got luck with perfect weather

Amanda M.

Beautiful and clear lake Of the weather is nice I recommend renting a kayak to explore. There is a dock by the lodge where you can walk out into the water. When you look down you can see to the bottom. The lake is surrounded by mountains. It is very peaceful and serene with little tourism to obstruct the view.

Joyce T.

It's a beautiful lake with water in the right temperature, not too cold but good enough to cooling off in the 90+ hot summer days. The view is gorgeous and water is clear. There's a lodge nearby which's great to visit the bar and souvenir shop and use the washroom

That's the water's natural color!
Courtney L.

Lake Crescent wins for being the most stunning body of water that I've ever seen in person! Have you ever looked at a photo and wondered if the image has been enhanced to make the colors pop? Well, there's no need to Photoshop pictures of this lake! The water is super clear and the most gorgeous color of natural blue-green. A couple minutes drive from the Lake Crescent Lodge, there's a boat launch area near the Marymere Falls trailhead. While you wouldn't set your towels and chairs out in this area, it's well worth stopping by for a lovely view of the lake away from most other visitors. On a weekday morning, except for a couple of swimmers jumping from the dock, we were the only ones there. We spent a few moments admiring the glistening water and listening to the gentle waves. After this, we headed over to the side of the Lake Crescent Lodge. This is a super busy area, especially since it's where all the little cabins are located. Despite the crowds on the shoreline, this is a prime place to capture photos of the calm water with hills of trees in the background. We did not have a ton of time, so we walked the "Moments in Time" trail, which is just a 0.6 mile loop starting adjacent to the lake and going through the forest. Little plaques are posted along the path, providing history behind the land and facts about the trees and wildlife. This is a really tame walk that is suitable for any age. There are restrooms located inside the lodge, but they are small, so expect a wait. The lodge also has a restaurant, gift shop and little sitting area. If you're planning to be around Port Angeles, definitely put Lake Crescent on your itinerary!

Brian F.

Lake Crescent is located in Olympic National Park about 20 minutes from Port Angeles. It has a max depth of 624 feet and is the second deepest lake in Washington State (behind Lake Chelan). Even if you don't go to the lake you'll most likely drive by it to get elsewhere because it's so gigantic. To get to the lake, drive down a long narrow road. There are parking lots and restrooms at the trailhead and is about a mile to the lake. It was less of a hike and more of a stroll because the ground was mostly paved and flat. This hike was actually wheelchair accessible which was rare for me to see. When you get to a tunnel, go to the left to walk to the lake and you'll end up on a bridge that overlooks the lake. The water was BLUE and CLEAR. There were beautiful views of the lake and there were very few people which was peaceful. It made for a great backdrop for photos and I was just staring at it because it was so mesmerizing. As we looped back around we found that you can still go through the tunnel and get to the lake too. If you want, you can even continue walking to go further past the lake. If you want to play in the lake you can head to Devils Punch Bowl to swim and do other water activities. It's seriously such a beautiful place and I highly recommend coming here!

Reading in the beautiful lake
Amber E.

I really do love Lake Crescent. My aunt used to camp here as a young girl some 60+ years ago, and we have been coming for at least 20 years. Beautiful lake, gorgeous historic lodge, peaceful vibe, and great hikes right from the lake. Plus, you and the kids can jump right from the dock into the chilly lake water and feel like a kid again! Either bring a picnic lunch, or enjoy a more upscale lodge at the historic Crescent Lake Lodge.

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Kim R.

Such a beautiful lake. We were there hiking to Marymere and roaming on the nature trails from the Rangers Station and around the lodge. Even on a very cloudy day it was obvious how stunning the water is. Just a gorgeous spot, lovely trees for days, and a peaceful drive around the south shore. Much bigger than I expected. Cannot wait to put the kayak in!

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John D.

Lake Me Out Amazing Lake that's located in the north end of Olympic National Park and just a short drive from Port Angeles. We only stopped at one of the lookouts to gaze at its beauty when Mr & Mrs Quack flew over to greet us. They posed for a few pics and moved on shortly afterward since we had no goodies for them. Beyond the friendly natives, this Lake has boat launches at the east and west ends of the lake, where vacationers can launch kayaks, boats or even rent rowboat from the Lake Crescent Lodge. There's also beaches and picnic tables for those who prefer to stay landside. We can't wait to check out more of this beautiful Lake on subsequent visits, as well as catch up with the Quacks. Say hi for us if you see them!

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Klahowya Campground - Klahowya Campground - Olympic National Forest

Klahowya Campground

5.0(2 reviews)
17.1 mi

Loved this little campground. First come, first served at a 17$ nightly fee. Sites of varied size…read moreand shape, some right on the Sol Duc, most decently flat. No signal, really secluded and feels like you're in the middle of nowhere in a really good way. Very shaded, every site surrounded by huge, gorgeous trees. Fab!

The listed address is inaccurate, because the closest town is Fork (22 miles west). Port Angeles is…read more45 miles East. The closest services are sound 7 miles east on 101 and then 12 miles up into the mountains (about 30 minutes) where you can get firewood, wine, and a few sundries at the Sol Duc "Resort" gift shop. There is also a 24 hour, automated gas station about 10 miles west of the campground, near the junction of 101 and 113 around Sappho. A greasy spoon called The Hungry Bear Cafe is just a few miles west on 101 with a full bar and American food. This place is in the middle of nowhere. Huge yet secluded campsites are shaded in by massive, old growth cedars and spruce trees. Many sites directly abut the Sol Duc River. We stayed on 10/14/18 and saw gorgeous, moss-draped yellow-leafed trees in full fall splendor by the river and a quiet, peaceful, mostly deserted campground. As at many national parks and forest service sites, figuring out and paying the fees at the self-pay kiosk is confusing and a major hassle. Be sure you either carry your checkbook or fistfuls of $5 and $1 bills to cough up the $17/night fee. Sites are all non-electric, with tent pad, firepit, and picnic table. The campground has pit toilets, garbage cans, and potable running water seasonally (it was shut off while we were there) which actually makes it nice because it thins out the RV and satellite-dish crowd. My partner and I tried to dry out her socks on the fire grill but it did not work. Instead we drank homemade bloody mary's and eat New York Strip Steak from my grill and took photos of each other holding pipes and pretending to explore things. We saw a site for a campground host and a bin selling firewood, but the bin was empty, and the site appeared to be deserted save for a kidnapper van pausing to turn around. Whoever was there must have moved on for the season. Honestly this was one of the most beautiful, quiet places I have ever camped. I will return!

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Klahowya Campground - Olympic National Forest

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Heart O' The Hills Campground - Heart o the Hills Campground

Heart O' The Hills Campground

4.6(7 reviews)
16.8 mi

Beautiful campground so close to town, yet feels very secluded. We drove through each loop multiple…read moretimes searching out a spot. Best suited to tent camping as a majority of the sites have shorter paved drives that are quite uneven. Would definitely be hard for longer rigs. First come only, and to get your site you must either log into the system (with limited cell service) or write your entire credit card info onto the form and leave it to be processed...no cash. Not so much a fan of that notion. We took the Heart o the Forest trail available from the top loop, although we didn't take it to the end. An out & back, narrow, with lovely trees. Overall a nice forested campground, with loads of sites of varied shapes and sizes and levels of privacy.

On our tour of the Olympic Peninsula this was our first stop. It made for a great first night and…read moreis just outside of Port Angeles. We arrived late on a weekday night after working a full day on the Eastside. This campground is first come first serve so we couldn't really plan ahead and had to hope there would still be something available. Even though we arrived only a few hours before dark we were able to find a really nice campsite nestled in the woods. There are several loops with nice sized camp sites for both tent and Rv camping. We found a lovely private site that was clean and free of litter and well maintained of debris. Each site is surrounded by gorgeous trees for privacy, mossy rocks, and peaceful forest views. After getting set up we enjoyed a restful and quiet night. The bathrooms were well maintained and there was also water for cleaning our dishes. Each loop seemed to have its own bathroom and garbage sites which was super convenient. We saw several deer, birds, and other little critters on our brief night's stay and look forward to coming back to visit them soon.

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Olympic Hot Springs - Log bridge over a creek.

Olympic Hot Springs

3.6(28 reviews)
9.5 mi

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.

Enchanted springs in enchanted forest, I have camped here quiet a bit when in college…read more Most special hot springs on earth to me. Hike is fun not too strenuous

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Olympic Hot Springs - Mileage once at the trailhead. This is AFTER already hiking over 8 miles uphill.

Mileage once at the trailhead. This is AFTER already hiking over 8 miles uphill.

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Crescent Beach & Rv Park

Crescent Beach & Rv Park

2.9(68 reviews)
8.0 mi

Inadequate sanitation for the number of tent campers…read more We stayed at Crescent Beach & RV Park August 2025. One of the two toilets in the tent camping area was out of order for our whole stay (2 days) and the Port-a-potty was full. Very full. For two days. This campground sells out *every summer*; it should not be a surprise to them that they are fully occupied and need to provide adequate sanitation facilities for the people in the 31 tent sites. And in fact, they know that the sanitation is inadequate, because they mentioned it in the notice on the the toilet door: "Due to high volume during summer months, our vault toilets may experience overuse. We schedule two cleanings a day but encourage guests to take full advantage of the flushable toilets, showers, and rinse station located at the east / RV side of the park." The RV side of the park provides a whopping 3 toilets for women, and 2 toilets and a urinal for men. Given the swarms of mosquitoes, its not a delightful walk over to the RV side. Nor is it delightful to have to use a full Port-a-Potty when you are paying $45 a night for a tent camp site. The location is not enough of a redeeming factor for us, we will not be back.

We stayed at the Crescent Beach and RV Park along the Strait of Juan de Fuca (Port Angeles,…read moreWashington) in mid-August, 2024. Traveling in a van-sized Class B RV to visit Olympic National Park, we generally stayed at dry campgrounds (without hookups) in the national park or national forest. However, Fairholm on Lake Crescent (in the north) was already fully-booked and we needed electricity as we weren't getting enough sun to charge our solar panels. We were very pleased to get a reservation at this private campground. Reservation. It was easy to make a reservation online. There are different types of sites, including tent only (no hookups), partial hookups, full hookups, and cabins. After careful consideration of the campground maps, I made a reservation for site 01, which was at the edge of the RVs on one side and a fenced-in cemetery on the other. Tent sites were beyond the cemetery. The full hookup 30' RV site (50/30/20 amp) was $60, plus taxes ($6.36) for one night. Access. We were coming from Forks, WA, and followed 101N to the campground. We liked the idea of driving along Lake Crescent, not realizing that the road would be curvy and very narrow at times - sometimes with blind curves and seemingly room for only one car. We were fine in a van, but I wouldn't want to be on that road in a larger RV or if towing a trailer. After our stay, we took Route 112 out and that was much easier. Check-in. Check-in time was 3 pm, with instructions that you would be charged their $8 day use fee if you arrived before 3 pm. The girl at the desk was friendly and helpful. However, she informed me that they had to move our reservation to site 03 because site 01 was still occupied. This was disappointing as I had specifically reserved site 01 so that our small van wouldn't be sandwiched between two large RVs. Campground experience. The site was flat. The hookups worked. The occupants of our neighboring sites were quiet. The road to the tent sites were behind us, but we were separated by some trees so it was still quiet. Restrooms were clean. As others, we did experience some mosquitos and other irritating bugs, both at the campground and the beach, but they weren't of the volume/swarms as described by others. Beach access. The half-mile private beach was directly across the (low traffic) road directly in front of the campground. The beach was clean, with lots of natural driftwood and a view of Canada across the strait. The campground had two Adirondack chairs on the beach from which you could relax or watch the gorgeous sunset. We enjoyed the beach, but it was very cold and windy, even in August. The beach was also adjacent to the public Salt Creek Recreation Area. We recommend this campground. A point off on our rating because we were switched to a different site than we reserved (without being informed) and their policy of charging a day use fee ($8) to soon-to-be registered campers if they arrive early (before 3 pm).

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Crescent Beach & Rv Park
Crescent Beach & Rv Park
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Elwha Dam RV Park - A lovely evening at my camp spot :)

Elwha Dam RV Park

4.4(78 reviews)
11.3 mi

August 7, 2025 We stayed in our motorhome here for a few…read moredays. It's a great location in the Port Angeles area. We had a nice pull through site with full hook ups. We would've preferred to be in a more secluded back in site, but no complaints. They have a nice laundry area and a nice game area in the central part of the park. The park is well maintained and staff are very flexible. The park let us store our motor home there for a few days in the overflow area for a nominal fee so that we could take the ferry over to Victoria to spend a few days. The park is less than a 15 minute drive to the ferry.

I grew up traveling around with my family in our travel trailer and I've been to many RV…read morecampgrounds and this was by far the nicest!! Everything at this park feels modernized and efficient. As an 18 year old Oregonian solo traveler car camping my way up to Canada, they were super accommodating and booked me a tent camping spot to save me some money! Having easy access to washers, dryers, full kitchen set up, and HOT showers was lovely and made this experience all the better. You do have to pay to do your laundry and for the showers, but laundry was like $2.50 a load and a nice hot shower was just $1. Totally worth it!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Definitely coming back here at some point in my life!! Highly recommend!!

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Elwha Dam RV Park - August 7, 2025

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Elwha Dam RV Park, Port Angeles, WA August 4, 2025

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Olympic Peninsula / Port Angeles KOA - Camp provided fire pits with movable grill attached.

Olympic Peninsula / Port Angeles KOA

3.6(70 reviews)
22.7 mi

This kampground is no longer KOA, it is now known as Salish Trails Campground, and it is excellent…read more We reserved a two room cabin for mid-week and were upgraded to the lodge at no extra charge! Clean, quiet, beautiful area, all the things I ask for in a campground.

This was a really great KOA for families that love to camp. At the main registration building is a…read morelittle store that's packed with tons of goodies from staples to snacks and pool toys. The rec room and restrooms are located here, as well as the laundry room and a dish washing station. There's a large pavilion with tables that ppl rarely utilized because each camp site has their own table and little fire pit which is nice. I rented a cabin without a restroom which was tough for someone like me that needs a restroom multiple times throughout the night. My cabin was decently close to the main building but it was still rough to walk up there in the chilly night. Only a couple cabins that are much larger for larger parties come equipped with bathrooms. The cabins have one outlet, one overhead light, a porch swing, a little table, one folding chair, some pegs on the all to hang items, and a space heater. The tent sites behind our cabin had beautiful views of the mountains which was so peaceful (a friend camped with a tent at this part of the site). Another friend had their camper with them and another party had a cabin like mine. Overall, simply due to my personal issue with needing a bathroom, I've realized camping is not for me. Not in this setting where I can't use Mother Nature in the middle of the night without being indecently exposed :) There are also only 3 shower stalls which felt very limited for so many women on a holiday weekend. The space between the shower stalls and the toilet stalls where so tight. No wheel chair could fit through that aisle or swing around into the showers. The disabled toilet stall was also very small - again, a wheelchair could not fit in that stall at all. It was more like the size of a default stall and the "regular" stalls were tiny tiny. They do clean the restrooms often so it felt clean even with no many ppl in and out. When you order fire wood from the office, they deliver it to your campsite which is lovely but it is $9 for a small bundle ($4 for a larger bundle down the road form a local seller). The hot tub as shown in pics had no water in it (not in use). So if this is something you're looking forward to, call ahead to make sure it's up and running. There's also lots of construction at the main entrance so it's not pretty when you first pull in, but the grounds other than that are quite picturesque.

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Olympic Peninsula / Port Angeles KOA - Smaller cabins.

Smaller cabins.

Olympic Peninsula / Port Angeles KOA - Don't let the pictures on their website fool you.  The green grass has been replaced with dead grass and weeds (they even added a dead tree)

Don't let the pictures on their website fool you. The green grass has been replaced with dead grass and weeds (they even added a dead tree)

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