A rocky, tree-lined Boundary Waters shoreline in evening light, the far shore reflected in calm water

Washington lake trips

Where to stay at 15 of Washington’s biggest and most popular lakes. Each destination shows the lake’s water-quality grade, nearby state parks, and live lodging prices, so you book on water we’ve graded — not just the view.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Cook County, Minnesota. Photo: LakeQuality — Original photograph

ABanks Lake

Grant County · 27,000 acres

Yakima County · 2,525 acres

NRNla Upper Lake

Grays Harbor County · -

NRAmerican Lake

Pierce County · -

NRBilly Clapp Lake

Grant County · 1,010 acres

Thurston County · 130 acres

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Washington Lakes

Every graded lake in Washington, ranked A–F

The State of Washington's Lakes

Washington's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked A–F

Lake Fishing Forecast

Species activity outlook by water temperature and season

Where to stay for a Washington lake trip

Search cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals across Washington's top lake destinations — live availability and prices on one map.

Top-rated places to stay near Washington lakes

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