🏘 Gateway Town
Crescent
Olympic National Park
Last Updated: July 2026
Distance
34 km (21 miles) north, approximately 30 minutes by car
Restaurants
1
Overview
About This Town
Crescent is a tiny, peaceful hamlet on Lake Crescent's northern shore, 34 km north of Olympic National Park. It's a real local place with one small restaurant and one B&B—mostly quiet, mostly locals, genuine lake access. Come here if you want isolation and don't mind being far from busy commercial amenities.
Town at a Glance
Town Type
Local Haunt
Distance to Park
34 km (21 miles) north, approximately 30 minutes by car
Highlights
Known For
Lake Crescent access and genuine peace and quiet
What Makes It Special
Lake Crescent location and quiet mountain setting
ℹ️ Data Sources
OpenStreetMap contributors (community-reported details) (checked 2026-07-16) National Park Service — Olympic National Park fees, hours & conditions (checked 2026-07-05) Wikipedia + Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA, retrieval-dated) — population, history and identity facts from Wikipedia; practical travel guidance from Wikivoyage; osm_count (checked 2026-07-16) Climate data: Elwha Rs, Wa Us, 360 ft (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station USC00452548) YourNPGuide Editorial
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