Lake Wenatchee Lake Wenatchee | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane The incredible Lady of the Lake ferry offers daily service across the lake between May and October.Īccommodation: Best Resorts on Lake Chelan, WAģ. No roads lead to Stehekin, and the community is only accessible by boat or seaplane. The tiny mountain town of Stehekin is on the lake's northern end, serving as an entrance to the North Cascades National Park Complex. Several marinas, public boat launches, and day-use parks also line this part of the lake. Several watercraft and boat rental companies surround the southern end near Chelan. Waterskiing and wakeboarding are often go-to activities on the water. The lake caters to all types of floating vessels, from stand up paddleboards to powerboats. It is an excellent basecamp for getting on the water. The tourist-friendly city of Chelan sits at the lake's southern end. This glacier-fed body of water attracts visitors and boaters from across the state. Lake Chelan is a spectacular 50.5-mile-long lake extending into the eastern flank of the North Cascades. Read More: Top Things to Do in Port Angeles, WA Other places to stay near Lake Crescent include the Fairholme Campground, with 87 sites available.Īccommodation: Best Lodging Options for Olympic National Park This historic log cabin resort, built in 1915, provides a timeless ambience of adventure and the outdoors. Near the Storm King Ranger Station, the Lake Crescent Lodge offers a memorable place to stay at the water's edge. Both hikes start near the Storm King Ranger Station, where more information about the area is available. A strenuous 2.2-mile hike up to Mount Storm King also begins on the south side of the lake, climbing more than 2,000 feet up. One of Olympic's best hiking trails starts near the southern shore and traverses to Marymere Falls. Hiking is a popular activity around the lake. Several hiking trails and park facilities surround Lake Crescent, offering plenty for a day trip or overnight visit. This incredibly clear and glacially carved lake is 18 miles west of Port Angeles near the Strait of Juan de Fuca shoreline.
Lake Crescent is one of many stunning natural features on the Olympic Peninsula within Olympic National Park. Lake Crescent Lake Crescent | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane
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