Skip to content
Please select your location:

Olympic National Park covers much of the Olympic Peninsula and was created in 1938 by Franklin D. Roosevelt partly to ensure the long term survival of the rare Roosevelt elk.

Today the park is home to the largest remaining herd in the USA and they roam free across the park's wild rivers and enormous tracts of temperate rainforest comprising gigantic stands of hemlock, Douglas fir and western red cedar.

Lake Crescent is a ten acre glacier-gouged lake located on the park's northern boundary and is the perfect location for exploring and relaxing. Nearby lies the beautiful coastal drive toward Neah Bay along the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Marymere Falls, and the precipitous road to breathtaking Hurricane Ridge.

Other highlights of Olympic National Park include the Hoh Rainforest and the Sol Duc hot springs.

Speak to someone
who's been there
Audley Travel specialist Shannon

Start planning your tailor-made trip to Lake Crescent by contacting one of our USA specialists

Suggested itinerary featuring Lake Crescent

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Lake Crescent, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of Lake Crescent

Places & hotels on the map

    Places near Lake Crescent

    Accommodation choices for Lake Crescent

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Lake Crescent. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.