Lake Photos around the Olympic Peninsula

Lake Photos. Explore the lakes of the Olympic Peninsula and nearby regions through this collection of lake photos. Each is not too far from Port Angeles. Currently, lakes featured are Lake Crescent, Lake Pleasant, Lake Quinault, and Blue Lake (near Mount Saint Helens).

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Guests play on the dock at Lake Crescent Lodge in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.Guests play on the dock at Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Crescent as seen from Lake Crescent Lodge in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.Lake Crescent as seen from Lake Crescent Lodge

Lake Photos of Lake Crescent

Lake Crescent is located in the Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula. It is 22 miles (35 km or 30 minutes) west of Port Angeles and 35 miles (56 km or 40 minutes) east of Forks.

View of Lake Crescent along the Spruce Railroad Trail in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.View of Lake Crescent along the Spruce Railroad Trail
Kayakers on Lake Crescent enjoying a warm summer day in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.Lake Crescent kayakers enjoying warm summer days.
Kayaker on Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.Kayaker on Lake Crescent
Pyramid Mountain as a backdrop to Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.Pyramid Mountain as a backdrop to Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.
Sunset at Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.Sunset at Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park.
Murielle, a Swiss tourist at East Beach, Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park in Washington State.Murielle, a Swiss tourist at East Beach, Lake Crescent.
Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park in Washington State, seen from the north shoreView of Lake Crescent along the Spruce Railroad Trail
Swimmers in Devil's Punchbowl at Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.Swimmers in Devil's Punchbowl
Devil's Punchbowl along the south shore Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park, Washington State.Loads of fun can be had at the Devil's Punchbowl swimming hole!
Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington.
Lake Crescent as viewed from the south shore, Olympic National Park, Washington.Lake Crescent as viewed from the south shore, Olympic National Park, Washington.

Lake Photos of Lake Pleasant

Piers and boat ramp at Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park in Clallam County, Washington.Piers and boat ramp at Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park.


Lake Pleasant is located in Washington State along Highway 101, 10 miles northeast of Forks. This beautiful little lake is surrounded by private property, with public access possible at a lovely community park.

These photos were taken from the vantage point of Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park, a 2-acre park with grass, picnic tables, playground, piers, and boat launch.

Fishing, swimming, boating and motorized water sports are permitted year round.

The lake itself is 2 miles (3.3 km) long and 3100 feet (945m) wide, plenty of space for lots of fun.

Tranquility at Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park.Tranquility at Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park.
Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park in Clallam County, Washington.Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park in Clallam County, Washington.

Lake Photos of Lake Quinault

Lake Quinault Panorama - Olympic National Park.Lake Quinault Panorama - Olympic National Park.
Winter at Lake Quinault, Olympic National Park in Washington State.
Winter at Lake Quinault, Olympic National Park in Washington State.Winter at Lake Quinault

Lake Quinault is located in the southern region of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Located in the midst of quintessential rain forest, Lake Quinault is bordered on the north by the Olympic National Park  and on the south by Olympic National Forest. It is 3.79 miles (6.1 km) long and 2 miles (3.4 km) at its widest point. The lake itself is part of the Quinault Indian Nation and is managed by them.

Lake Photos of Blue Lake

Blue Lake in foothills of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic MonumentBlue Lake in foothills of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Find Blue Lake at the end of an easy, 1-mile hike into the southern foothills of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The trailhead is located at the end of NF-8124, accessed by NF-81. Blue Lake or the trailhead to Blue Lake is pictured in each of the three lake photos above.

Blue Lake is a very small but scenic football-shaped lake located near the foot of Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument. 

Blue Lake in foothills of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic MonumentBlue Lake

Blue Lake is tiny, but it is very scenic, a beautiful spot for hiking, picnicking, even camping. This lake is 930 feet (283 m) long, and 370 feet (113 m) wide at the widest spot. The entire area is covered by pumice stone, sized from boulders to pebbles, flung from the volcano over the span of many years and several eruptions.

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