Log Cabin Resort on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington

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Log Cabin Resort - Lake Crescent

The 2 queen room we stayed in was connected to the main lodge with registration. The building is similar to a small pull up motel/hotel with parking directly in front of the room.

One of the best parts of the room was the epic view of Lake Crescent. There was a great writing desk and chair that looked out over the lake. There is also a picnic table right outside the room that is specifically for the room.

A few things to know are the rooms do not have air conditioning so you will want to open the windows that have screens to cool the rooms down with cross ventilation.

The rooms were not super quiet since the windows were open. We could easily hear all of the interesting things the room next to us were talking about while they sat at their picnic table.

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I will say the room is quite large for a National Park Lodge. We had a great kitchen area with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, large counter, and sink. We always pack Starbucks VIA with us so we can easily make coffee in the morning.

The bathroom was nicely sized with a walk-in shower, toilet, and sink. There were toiletries in the bathroom including shampoo and conditioner, body wash, lotion, and a bar of soap.

The showerhead is nice and tall so even at 6 ft 3 I could easily enjoy a great shower.

The mattress on the beds was pretty firm. There were ample pillows and a nice comforter on each bed.

A wicker dresser is available with a cubby area and a few drawers if you will be staying a few nights.

Overall we were really impressed with the 2 queen room we stayed in. We are already trying to figure out when we can come back to stay in a chalet cabin that sits even closer to the edge of Lake Crescent.

Our only advice is if you are a light sleeper or plan to go to bed early you will want to bring earplugs. Many people sat outside talking until later in the night and kids were playing all over the place.

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Room types

Lodge Rooms

The lodge rooms are located in the main building directly on the waterfront, offering fantastic views of Lake Crescent right from your room. Each includes a mini-refrigerator and microwave, making them a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the park. Lodge rooms are accessed by exterior entrance.

Lodge Room with Lake View, Mini-Refrigerator, and Microwave

Lakeside Chalets

The Lakeside Chalets are steps from the water and feature a main room with a double bed and a double futon and an upstairs loft with a double bed, with private bathrooms. All chalet units are connected as one building structure, each with a mini-fridge and microwave.</cite> These A-frame units are the most visually distinctive accommodations at the resort and offer unobstructed mountain and lake views from a prime waterfront position.

Lakeside Chalet with Double Bed, Double Futon, Upstairs Loft with Double Bed, Mini-Refrigerator, and Microwave

Rustic Cabins

Rustic Sleeping Cabins feature a variety of bed configurations including one double bed and a futon, one double bed with one twin bed, or one queen bed and a double bed, each with a private bath.</cite> (cite index="376-1">Rustic Kitchenette Cabins have two double beds and a private bathroom</cite> with a kitchenette for guests who want to prepare their own meals. The newest two-bedroom cabins sit at the highest point on the property and offer some of the most spectacular lake and mountain views available at the resort, with or without a kitchenette.

Rustic Sleeping Cabin with Private Bathroom (multiple bed configurations)
Rustic Kitchenette Cabin with Two Double Beds and Private Bathroom
Two-Bedroom Cabin with Lake and Mountain Views
Two-Bedroom Cabin with Kitchenette, Lake and Mountain Views
ADA Accessible Two-Bedroom Cabin

Camper Cabins

Camper Cabins have two double beds and a communal bath,</cite> making them the most budget-friendly and rustic option at the resort. They are the only pet-friendly accommodation at Log Cabin Resort and are positioned closer to the lake than the other cabin options.

Camper Cabin with Two Double Beds and Communal Bath (pet-friendly)

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Log Cabin Resort General Information

Check-In: 4:00 pm for lodging and camping reservations.

Check-Out: 11:00 am

Front Desk Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Resort address -

3183 East Beach Road
Port Angeles, WA

Wi-Fi - limited internet access available in the lobby only.

Smoking - All rooms and tours at our facilities are non-smoking.

Pets - Pets are permitted in the Camper Cabins only.

A $25.00 non-refundable fee per pet per stay, is due at check-in. Pet must be leashed at all times. Two pets maximum (lodging or camping), no size limit. Excessive cleaning fees may apply.

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Things to Do

🌊 Sit on the lakeside porch of the main lodge and take in the extraordinary blue-green water and mountain views
🛶 Rent a rowboat, kayak, or canoe from the lodge dock and paddle the impossibly clear waters of Lake Crescent
🥾 Hike the Marymere Falls Trail through old-growth forest to a beautiful 90-foot waterfall a short walk from the lodge
🏔️ Climb the steep Mount Storm King Trail for panoramic views over Lake Crescent and the surrounding peaks
🌲 Explore the Barnes Creek and Aurora Ridge trails for old-growth forest hiking above the lake
🎣 Fish for the unique Beardslee and Crescenti trout, species found only in Lake Crescent
📸 Photograph the lake's extraordinary color and clarity from the lodge dock and shoreline
🌅 Watch the light shift across the lake and surrounding ridges at sunrise and sunset from the lodge porch
🍽️ Dine at the Dining Room at Lake Crescent Lodge with lakeside views through large windows
☕ Relax on the porch with coffee in the morning as mist rises off the water
🚗 Drive east along Highway 101 to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge for alpine meadow and mountain views
🌿 Visit the Sol Duc Hot Springs, about 12 miles west, for a soak in thermal pools surrounded by rainforest
🦅 Birdwatch for bald eagles, ospreys, and kingfishers along the lake and surrounding forest

Olympic National Park Guided Tours

Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 9 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability

The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots - Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach - and enjoy short hikes at both destinations. With round-trip transportation, National Park fees included, and an optional packed lunch, everything is taken care of, so you can focus on admiring the views.

Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 12 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability

Have a special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide - and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free on this small group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO-listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 4.4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to 1 day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

Download this audio tour and you'll discover more on your Olympic National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as the lesser-known gems, including the most easily accessed mountain area in the park with superb views and hiking trails, a unique temperate rainforest where you can walk amongst the giant trees, and incredible beaches rich with tidepools.

Olympic National Park Lodges

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Kalaloch Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: Year-round
Location: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean

The Kalaloch Lodge is a perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula and was indeed one of our favorite National Park Lodges we've ever stayed at. With well-equipped rooms and unbeatable views of Kalaloch Beach, you're sure to fall in love with this lodge.

⭐️ 3.8 of 5 Stars - Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: Mid-April to the end of October
Location: Right by the Sol Duc Hot Springs

The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a rustic, serene property located by the hot springs. With a reservation at this resort, you'll also get access to swim in the hot springs, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay there. The property's prime location in the forested region also gives you easy access to the nearby trails, the Sol Duc Falls, River, and Valley.

⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars -Lake Crescent Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Season: May to January
Location: Beside Lake Crescent, approximately 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington

The Lake Crescent Lodge boasts phenomenal views of Lake Crescent and offers a variety of accommodating options like cottages, lodge rooms, single tavern cottages, and more for you to choose from. If you end up deciding on a cottage (like we did), you'll get a chance to catch the gorgeous sunsets over the lake from your front porch.

Lodging near Olympic National Park

⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars -Lake Quinault Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Open Year-Round
Location - Located on the South Shore of Lake Quinault near the Southwest portion of Olympic National Park.

At Lake Quinault Lodge, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The onsite family restaurant, Roosevelt Room, features American cuisine. In addition to a firepit and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor - Click Here for Rates and Availability

Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 48° North, the onsite restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.

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Olympic National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.

Additional Information on Olympic National Park

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Log Cabin Resort Lake Crescent - Olympic National Park