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Melbourne Lake
WA DNR

Olympic · Washington DNR

Melbourne Lake

Located in Hood Canal State Forest, this is a day-use site located at Melbourne Lake, requiring a 3.5-mile hike in. The lake is great for fishing and kayaking.

Getting there

Start along Hood Canal (approximately 2 miles south of Eldon) on US Highway 101. Take Jorsted Creek Road (Forest Service Road 24) for 5 miles. From gate hike in approx. 3.5 miles to road end accessing south side of the lake.

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Managed by Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page. Map.