Notable lake · Pierce, Washington
Lake James
Lake James is a lake in Pierce, Washington.
Lake James: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Lake James
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lake James — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.96643, -121.73495. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake James
- Sluiskin Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~3 km · Must-see
- Crescent Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~4 km · Must-see
- Old Desolate · viewpoint · Pierce · ~6 km · Must-see
- Skyscraper Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~6 km · Must-see
- Mount Fremont Fire Lookout · viewpoint · Pierce · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mineral Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~8 km · Must-see
- Carbon Glacier · viewpoint · Pierce · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Fremont Lookout Trail · trek · Pierce · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mother Mountain · viewpoint · Pierce · ~9 km · Must-see
- Burroughs Mountain Loop · viewpoint · Pierce · ~10 km · Must-see
- McNeeley Peak · viewpoint · Pierce · ~10 km · Must-see
- Winthrop Glacier · viewpoint · Pierce · ~11 km · Must-see
- Flett Glacier · viewpoint · Pierce · ~11 km · Must-see
- Russell Glacier · viewpoint · Pierce · ~11 km · Must-see
- Antler Peak · viewpoint · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fay Peak · viewpoint · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Inter Glacier · viewpoint · Pierce · ~12 km · Must-see
- Clearwater Wilderness · sanctuary · Pierce · ~13 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake James
- Mowich Lake · lake · Pierce · ~13 km · Must-see
- Eunice Lake · lake · Pierce · ~14 km · Must-see
- St. Andrews Lake · lake · Pierce · ~22 km · Must-see
- Tipsoo Lake · lake · Pierce · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kiya Lake · lake · Pierce · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bench Lake · lake · Lewis · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kenworthy Lake · lake · Pierce · ~29 km · Must-see
- Snow Lake · lake · Lewis · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lake George · lake · Pierce · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mud Mountain Dam · lake · King · ~31 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Lake James full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake James yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake James?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake James?
Nearby: Sluiskin Mountain (viewpoint, 3 km), Crescent Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Old Desolate (viewpoint, 6 km), Skyscraper Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Mount Fremont Fire Lookout (viewpoint, 7 km), Mineral Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km).
Is Lake James worth visiting?
Lake James is listed as a notable lake in Washington on Spotwander.