Notable lake · Jefferson, Washington
Sunset Lake
Sunset Lake is a lake in Jefferson, Washington.
Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.99923, -122.83193. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Sunset Lake
- Anderson Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Anderson Lake State Park · lake · Jefferson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Port Townsend Aero Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~8 km · Must-see
- Fort Townsend Historical State Park · fort · Jefferson · ~11 km · Must-see
- Beckett Point · beach · Jefferson · ~12 km · Must-see
- Port Townsend · beach · Jefferson · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kinney Point State Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mystery Bay State Park · park · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Port Townsend Post Office · church · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
- Port Townsend Historic District · fort · Jefferson · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sequim Bay · beach · Clallam · ~19 km · Must-see
- Marrowstone Point Lighthouse · beach · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Zion · viewpoint · Clallam · ~20 km · Must-see
- Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Coast Artillery Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Fort Worden Historical State Park · fort · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Point Wilson Lighthouse · fort · Jefferson · ~21 km · Must-see
- Point Wilson · beach · Jefferson · ~21 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sunset Lake
- Anderson Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Anderson Lake State Park · lake · Jefferson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Lake Hancock · lake · Island · ~27 km · Must-see
- Buck Lake · lake · Kitsap · ~28 km · Must-see
- Crockett Lake · lake · Island · ~28 km · Must-see
- Island Lake · lake · Kitsap · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lake Goodwin · lake · Snohomish · ~54 km · Must-see
- Scriber Lake Park · lake · Snohomish · ~55 km · Must-see
- Halls Lake · lake · Snohomish · ~55 km · Must-see
- Echo Lake · lake · King · ~55 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Sunset Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Sunset Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Sunset Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sunset Lake?
Nearby: Anderson Lake (lake, 4 km), Anderson Lake State Park (lake, 4 km), Port Townsend Aero Museum (museum, 8 km), Fort Townsend Historical State Park (fort, 11 km), Beckett Point (beach, 12 km), Port Townsend (beach, 13 km).
Is Sunset Lake worth visiting?
Sunset Lake is listed as a notable lake in Washington on Spotwander.