Washington's 7,800 lakes are found in mountains, forests, and along the coast.
The Department of Ecology's online "Washington Lake Book" describes Washington as being "fortunate to have more than 7,800 lakes, which provide a variety of recreational opportunities as well as a diversity of ecological habitats. Many...residents recognize these opportunities and live close to a lake." Vacationers from all over the country, including families with pets, enjoy the beautiful surroundings found at the pet-friendly lake resorts in Washington that offer recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, sightseeing, bird and wildlife watching, as well as relaxing and exploring the natural wonders of the smallest Western state.
Lake Cushman Resort
Dogs enjoy Hoodsport Trail State Park's 80 wooded acres.
Lake Cushman Resort, on Lake Cushman in Washington's Olympic Peninsula, is open year-round. The cabins are rustic; some have views and each has a sleeping room with double bed, a living room with a double futon sofa, a kitchenette with eating area, electric heat, and a bathroom with shower. Non-aggressive pets are welcome with a daily $10 fee per pet. Animals must remain leashed, under owner control, never left unattended, and always cleaned up after.
This pet-friendly resort offers fishing, water sports, rental boats, picnicking, barbecuing, and a viewing deck. Nearby attractions are Hoodsport Winery, Lake Cushman Golf Course, and Little Creek Casino. Visitors and their dogs enjoy the nearby pet-friendly Hoodsport Trail Park, and there are plenty of hiking paths, nature trails, and areas for wildlife viewing.
Lake Cushman Resort
4621 N. Lake Cushman Rd.
Hoodsport, WA 98548
360-877-9630
800-588-9630
lakecushman.com/LCWebPages/LCR/index_a.htm
Mineral Lake Resort
Mount Rainier's visibility on clear days ranges from Seattle to Portland, Oregon.
Mineral Lake Resort has a breathtaking view of Mount Rainier, and is located within forested mountains just a short drive from Mount Rainier National Park and Mount St. Helens. Mineral Lake Resort rents rowboats and pontoon boats, and has dock fishing, swimming, and a tackle and snack shop. The resort has pet-friendly cabins that welcome one cat or dog (up to 50 pounds, and with breed restrictions), with a pet fee of $10 a night, and a $50 refundable pet deposit to cover any pet damage. Pets must be quiet, friendly, and non-aggressive, have current vaccinations, and never be tethered or left unattended in or outside the cabin.
Mineral Lake Resort

148 Mineral Hill Road

Mineral, WA 98355

360-492-5367
minerallakeresort.com
Kelly's Resort
Kelly's Resort offers guests free use of rowboats, kayaks, and canoes.
Kelly's Resort is a vacation spot on the South Shore of Lake Chelan, offering a sandy beach, sunbathing area, enclosed lake swimming, docks, diving board, heated pool, espresso bar, and wireless Internet. The boat mooring has rowboats, canoes, and kayaks that guests may use. The resort is great for family vacations, and pets are welcome in cottages with a nightly $15 per pet fee. This small family resort, on 20 wooded acres at Lake Chelan, has been in operation for 60 years. The 11 cottages are laid out to maximize privacy, and each cottage has a pine-paneled living room, full kitchen, one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, fireplace, air conditioning, TV, and a private deck with gas grill. The upper cottage area offers wooded trails, a grassy play yard, and a heated swimming pool. The main building at the lake's edge has a small store, fireplace room, deck, and coffee bar.
Kelly's Resort on Lake Chelan
12800 South Lakeshore Road
Chelan, WA 98816
800-561-8978
509-687-3220
kellysresort.com
The Suncadia Resort
Lake Cle Elum is set amidst pine forests and the Cascade mountains.
Pine forests surround Lake Cle Elum's Suncadia Resort on the sunny eastern side of the Cascades. The resort provides comfortable, luxury lodging, dining and amenities, a spa, swim and fitness center, outdoor amphitheater, Lake Park with boating in summer and ice-skating in winter, miles of trails for hiking and cycling, a golf course, and a driving range and pro-shop. Suncadia is adjacent to the Wenatchee National Forest, where winter visitors enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Washington state's expanding wine country and historic mining and agricultural towns are a short drive away.
Suncadia Resort welcomes pets in designated rooms, available only with advance reservations and a nightly per pet charge that depends on the room and season. Suncadia Resort requires guests bringing pets to sign and follow its Pet Policy: no ticks or fleas; up-to-date vaccinations; pets must be well socialized; under their owner's care; kept on-leash in public spaces; cleaned when wet or dirty; picked up after at all times; and kept out of pet-forbidden areas.
Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-649-6400
866-904-6301
suncadiaresort.com/washington-state-resorts.php
Related posts
Resorts that do not allow pets can be frustrating for those who travel with their pets.While it is fun and exciting to go on a vacation, if you are a pet-owner, it can be worrisome to leave your p...
There are many pet boarding facilities in Washington state.Boarding kennels provide a needed service, taking care of your pet when you are unable to do so for various reasons. Whether it's vacatio...
With its many theme parks such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Theme Park, Orlando, Florida, is a popular vacation destination for families. For those that take their pet companions alo...
Salt Lake City Capitol BuildingThe Gateway is a large, open-air shopping mall, entertainment venue and dining area in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Grand Hall, which is now used for corp...
Pets don't have to miss out on a vacation to Ohio.Pet owners often face the difficult decision of whether to bring their pets along on vacation or leave them in a kennel. While it can be challengi...
