Lake Quinault Lodge

About Lake Quinault Lodge

A grand and rustic lodge built in 1926 in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest among ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks, on the south shore of Lake Quinault. The two-story historic lodge was built in the mid-20s and has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over the world including President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the early 1930s.A restaurant, gift shop, indoor swimming pool, sauna, game room and small conference room are available.Nearby trails make it easy to explore the temperate rain forest found on the western side of the Peninsula. The Quinault National Recreation Trail System adjacent to the lodge on the south shore of Lake Quinault contains many family friendly hiking options to explore this unique ecosystem. To view segments of the trail and learn more explore the Quinault National Recreation Trail System interactive map.

How to Get There

From Aberdeen, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for 45 miles to the junction of South Shore Road. Turn right (east) and drive 2 miles to Quinault Lake Lodge.View a lodge facility map (.pdf)

Plan Your Visit to Lake Quinault Lodge

Heading to Lake Quinault Lodge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)