Recreational Activities

Ross Lake offers fishing, hiking, backpacking, tent camping, kayaking and canoeing. These activities are especially appealing here because of our relative seclusion.

Fishing
One of the most popular activities is fishing for our native Rainbow trout (also an occasional Cutthroat and Eastern Brook trout). Trolling with artificial lures or flies is the recommended method of fishing. The resort has rods for rent and tackle for sale. The resort staff can provide information on fishing conditions and techniques.

Hiking
The Ross Lake area offers some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the North Cascades. (Sourdough Mountain, Devils Loop, Desolation Peak, Beaver Loop)

All trails and campgrounds are well-maintained and regulated by the National Park Service.


Tent Camping
Tent camping is outstanding - there are many campgrounds around the lake with tentsites, picnic tables, cooking grills and outhouses at each one.


Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing
Finally...this large, beautiful lake (with its Falls and Creeks and wildlife) can only be fully appreciated by boat, kayak or canoe. View our rentals »

National Geographic Adventrure Magazine - June 2005 National Geographic Adventure, The Best of the Great Parks
Featured in National Geographic's 2005 Great Lodges of the Great Parks issue.
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Equipment Rentals
Ross Lake Resort rents motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing rods to cabin guests, campers and day visitors .
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Local Transportation
Offering Truck Portage between Diablo Lake and Ross Lake for small vessels, transportation across the lake and more.
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