Meren en watervallen in Olympic National Park

Lakes and Waterfalls

The Olympic Peninsula contains diverse aquatic ecosystems ranging from the 600-foot-deep glacial waters of Lake Crescent to the multi-channeled Sol Duc Falls. This selection includes Lake Ozette, Washington's largest natural lake, and the thermal mineral pools of Sol Duc and Olympic Hot Springs. High-elevation destinations like Lake of the Angels and Flapjack Lakes offer alpine scenery, while lowland features like Lake Quinault are surrounded by temperate rainforest.

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Sol Duc Falls

A 48-foot waterfall where the river splits into three or four distinct channels before dropping into a narrow rocky canyon.

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Lake Crescent

Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17…

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Marymere Falls

Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington, United States.

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Lake Quinault

Lake Quinault is a lake on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state.

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Olympic Hot Springs

Olympic Hot Springs is located in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States.

Sol Duc Hot Springs

A resort featuring three mineral-rich thermal pools and one freshwater pool, with temperatures ranging from 99°F to 104°F.

Ozette Lake

Lake Ozette is the largest unaltered natural lake in Washington state at 29.5 km2.The Makah name for Lake Ozette was Kahouk meaning "large…

Boulder Lake

Boulder Lake is located in the Olympic National Park in Washington. It is accessible by the Olympic Hot Springs Trail and the Appleton Pass…

Mineral Creek Falls

A 60-foot waterfall located along the Hoh River Trail within the temperate Hoh Rainforest.

Madison Falls

A 60-foot waterfall accessible via a short, paved, ADA-compliant trail near the Elwha River entrance of the park.

Lake of the Angels

A high-elevation alpine cirque lake situated at approximately 4,900 feet, accessible via the steep and challenging Putvin Trail.

Flapjack Lakes

A pair of subalpine lakes situated in the North Fork Skokomish River valley, known for views of the Sawtooth Ridge.