Fodor's Expert Review Ross Lake Resort

503 Diablo St., North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

It's not easy to snag a booking at this remote, unique place, the only lodging in the Ross Lake area, but it's worth the effort for a chance to immerse yourself in nature in a lakefront cabin. The smallest cabins sleep up to four; the three bunkhouses sleep from six to 10; and a two-story cabin sleeps up to nine. All have full kitchens, but you'll need to bring your own food since there's no store or restaurant. It's inaccessible by road but still fairly easy to reach via a short downhill hike from Highway 20 and then a five-minute water taxi ride.

PROS

  • spectacular setting
  • plenty of recreational equipment to rent
  • worth a day visit if you can't get lodging

CONS

  • not accessible by road
  • short season, and cabins and bunkhouses book up fast
  • no food services but cabins have kitchens

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 206-486–3751

HOTEL DETAILS

15 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-June, No Meals

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