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Notable lake · King, Washington

Hatchet Lake

Hatchet Lake is a lake in King, Washington.

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Hatchet Lake: 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 Hatchet Lake

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 Hatchet Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.49599, -121.50512. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hatchet Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hatchet Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hatchet Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hatchet Lake?

    Nearby: Preacher Mountain (viewpoint, 1 km), Wright Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Roosevelt (viewpoint, 4 km), Kaleetan Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Snow Lake (lake, 6 km), Chair Peak (viewpoint, 6 km).

    Is Hatchet Lake worth visiting?

    Hatchet Lake is listed as a notable lake in Washington on Spotwander.