The Top 20 Lakes in the Olympic Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Olympic Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Olympic Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Lake Crescent Beach and Lodge
Highlight • Lake
Lake Crescent at the northern shore of the Olympic Peninsula offers gorgeous outdoor activities. If you like hiking, take a stroll to the beautiful Marymere Waterfalls that are just around …
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Deer Lake
Highlight • Lake
Deer Lake is actually two lakes, one being considerably smaller than the other. Both are picturesque mountain lakes surrounded by lush vegetation. You can hike around the larger Deer Lake, take a break or even spend the night up here.
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Trailhead for Marymere Falls & Mount Storm King
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Just off the shores of Lake Crescent, this is the shared trailhead for Marymere Falls Nature Trail (a relatively short, easy hike) and Mount Storm King, a stiffer climb that even has fixed ropes to help you on some sections.
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Spruce Railroad Trail (Lake Crescent)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A scenic rail to trail path in Olympic National Park. Built in 1918 to harvest spruce for biplanes, it now offers a picturesque route. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Crescent, pass through wooded areas, and admire the rugged lakeshore cliffs.
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Lake Angeles Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Rustic wooden bridge, moss covered rocks and huge pine trees are a welcome reward for the steep incline to beautiful Lake Angeles.
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Grand Lake & Camp
Highlight • Lake
Colorful wildflowers, wildlife and stunning mountain vistas combined with subalpine meadows and the turquoise Grand Lake are the perfect recipe for a joyful hike. To get to Grand Lake, unlike …
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Heart Lake & Camp
Highlight • Lake
Tranquility, breathtaking mountain views and shimmering subalpine lakes are guaranteed on this hike to Heart Lake within the Seven Lakes Basin. And this special lakes really lives up to its …
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Falls Creek Campground, Lake Quinault
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Lake Quinault is located within the Quinault Rainforest, the only termperate rainforest in the Northern Hemisphere. The lake is great for fishing, but you need a permit from the Quinault Native American Tribe to fish.
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Flapjack Lakes & Camp
Highlight • Lake
The beautiful Flapjack Lakes lay side by side just below tree line at the base of the Sawtooth Range. The best season to visit the lakes is from June through September. You will be be treated with colorful wildflowers.
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Mink Lake
Highlight • Lake
Mink Lake sits at 3,100 feet, surrounded by lush forest of Hemlock and silver fir. This picturesque lake has a small campground on the south end, but please only camp …
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