Abbey's Guidebook
Beautiful hikes nearby ⛰
Follow the Spruce Railroad trail to Devils Punchbowl, where the brave jump off cliffs into crystal blue water below. The trail is 4 miles in total but the cliff jumping is under a mile from the trailhead.
32 locals recommend
Spruce Railroad Trail (Lake Crescent Trail)
Lake Crescent TrailFollow the Spruce Railroad trail to Devils Punchbowl, where the brave jump off cliffs into crystal blue water below. The trail is 4 miles in total but the cliff jumping is under a mile from the trailhead.
Take the 2 mile walk down to the estuary at the mouth of the Lyre River, explore the streams, tide-flats, kelp beds and expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Potable water and restrooms available here.
Lyre Conservation Area
Reynold RoadTake the 2 mile walk down to the estuary at the mouth of the Lyre River, explore the streams, tide-flats, kelp beds and expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Potable water and restrooms available here.
Hiking the 2,000 ft of elevation gain up to Mt Storm King gives you a view of the entirety of Lake Crescent. It’s a doozy but so worth it.
42 locals recommend
Mount Storm King
Hiking the 2,000 ft of elevation gain up to Mt Storm King gives you a view of the entirety of Lake Crescent. It’s a doozy but so worth it.
Wander the 25 mile Elwha River trail through old growth forests. Learn about the dam removal, salmon runs and the native Elwha people inhabiting this land for centuries.
14 locals recommend
Elwha River
Wander the 25 mile Elwha River trail through old growth forests. Learn about the dam removal, salmon runs and the native Elwha people inhabiting this land for centuries.
Get a beautiful view of the ocean on this 5 mile out and back trail. Only 15 minutes away from the campground.
6 locals recommend
Striped Peak Trailhead
Get a beautiful view of the ocean on this 5 mile out and back trail. Only 15 minutes away from the campground.
An easy 1.6 out and back trail to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.
71 locals recommend
Sol Duc Falls
An easy 1.6 out and back trail to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.
Hike this mile long trail to the most northwestern tip of the US! Heavily trafficked, would recommend going early in the day to avoid crowds.
Cape Flattery Trail, Washington 98357, USA
Hike this mile long trail to the most northwestern tip of the US! Heavily trafficked, would recommend going early in the day to avoid crowds.
Wild beaches 🌊
Murdock Beach
Go agate and fossil hunting at Murdock Beach
Salt Creek recreation area has a ton to offer. Explore tide pools at Tongue Point or bring some chairs and hang out on Crescent Beach. Potable water and restrooms are available here.
122 locals recommend
Salt Creek Recreation Area
3506 Camp Hayden RdSalt Creek recreation area has a ton to offer. Explore tide pools at Tongue Point or bring some chairs and hang out on Crescent Beach. Potable water and restrooms are available here.
Twin Beach
Twin Beach is a great spot to post up and hang out.
Bike trails 🚴♀️
The Olympic Discovery Trail connects Townsend, Port Angeles, Joyce and Forks on a beautiful 130 mile bike trail. The trail segment nearby goes along Lake Crescent. Enjoy :)
8 locals recommend
Olympic Discovery Trail
Olympic Discovery TrailThe Olympic Discovery Trail connects Townsend, Port Angeles, Joyce and Forks on a beautiful 130 mile bike trail. The trail segment nearby goes along Lake Crescent. Enjoy :)
This is a super fun gravel segment of the Discovery trail made for mountain bikes.
Olympic Adventure Trail: Highway 112 Access
This is a super fun gravel segment of the Discovery trail made for mountain bikes.
Diners 🥧
There’s not a ton of options to eat out here so we recommend bringing a cooler of food!
With limited food options nearby, the Log Cabin Resort is a good place to get bar food. It also has kayak rentals for paddling Lake crescent.
9 locals recommend
Log Cabin Resort
3183 E Beach RdWith limited food options nearby, the Log Cabin Resort is a good place to get bar food. It also has kayak rentals for paddling Lake crescent.
Blackberry cafe is a Joyce staple. It is only open certain hours of the day.
10 locals recommend
Blackberry Cafe
50530 WA-112Blackberry cafe is a Joyce staple. It is only open certain hours of the day.
Granny's Cafe
235471 US-101