Lost Mountain Lodge

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We are less than 10-minutes by car to the amazing 5.5-mile stretch of saltwater beach at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. In Washington State, beach and tidelands are privately owned and you must go to a public park or national seashore for beach access. The Dungeness Spit is by far the most interesting, diverse, and easily accessible beach until you reach the beaches along the Pacific Ocean in that part of the Olympic National Park.

We know because we just drove it ourselves so we could be sure we'd be giving guests the REAL skinny on the best way to get here. The waterfall and rain forest trails are just amazing in May and early June with the trillium and fiddlehead ferns in all their glory. You don't want to miss the Olympic Peninsula in the Spring!

If you're coming to visit after June 20, you'll simply have more choices on which route to take.

NOTE: You can find the latest ferry schedule by clicking here. Schedules vary for different times of year, weekends, and holidays, so you'll want to be sure you have the most current information.

Ferry Tips

The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry (a 20-minute run) offers more frequent service, but you should plan to arrive early especially during summer months. We are 45-50 minutes from the Kingston ferry dock. The Edmonds route also takes you straight through historic Port Gamble, a village "frozen in time" in the late 1800's (the quaint church and charming residences are some of the most photographed buildings in Washington State). The Port Gamble Museum & General Store is also worth a visit. Rest stops on this route are few and far between, so it's a good idea to bring juices and snacks with you.

The Seattle-Bainbridge Island Ferry (a 35-minute run) can get extremely crowded on weekends during the summer and you might find yourself waiting one or two boats (although once inside the terminal gates, you can park & lock your car and take a walk along the colorful Seattle waterfront). You'll want to be back in your car at least 25-minutes ahead of the scheduled sailing time. With no delays, we're 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Winslow ferry dock on Bainbridge Island. A great place to stretch your legs is the charming Scandanavian village of Poulsbo (be sure you get off the highway strip and go down into the quaint town itself on scenic Liberty Bay). The Poulsbo Central Market (back on the highway) is also a great stop for coffee or to stock up on groceries, fresh fruit, snacks, and necessities.

Budget cutbacks have resulted in limited, if any, food service on many ferry runs! There is a Starbucks at the Seattle/Bainbridge dock and an OK coffee stand at the Edmonds ferry, but you're better off to grab something beforehand and definitely to pack snacks and juices for the kids.

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