Spirit Lake, Mount St. Helens

Name: Spirit Lake
Address: Mount St. Helens, United States

#5 among attractions in Mount St. Helens

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Spirit Lake is a lake in Skamania County, Washington, United States, located north of Mount St. Helens. It was a popular tourist destination for many years until Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. Previously there had been six camps on the shore of Spirit Lake: Boy Scout, the Girl Scout Camp at Spirit Lake, two YMCA camps, Harmony Fall Lodge, and another for the general public. There were also several lodges accessible to visitors, including Spirit Lake Lodge and Mt. St. Helens Lodge. The latter was owned and operated by Harry R. Truman, a noted victim of the volcano's 1980 eruption. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3409 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°16'23"N, 122°8'24"W

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Day trips

Spirit Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coldwater Peak, Minnie Peak, Mount Whittier, Coldwater Lake.

2.7 miNW
Mountain
Coldwater Peak
70 min walk • Coldwater Peak is a striking feature of the Cascade Range, located in the state of Washington, United States. This dormant stratovolcano rises to an elevation of 5,727 feet (1,746 meters) and is part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
4.4 miNW
Mountain
Minnie Peak
113 min walk • Minnie Peak, located in the United States, is a mountain summit that offers a unique adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. This hidden gem, nestled within the grandeur of Alaska's wilderness, stands as a testament to the rugged beauty of the Last...
3.6 miN
Mountain
Mount Whittier
93 min walk • Mount Whittier is a prominent 5,883-ft mountain summit located in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in Skamania County of southwest Washington state. It is situated in the Cascade Range, 2 mi north of Spirit Lake, and 1.7 mi northeast of The Dome.
5.2 miNW
Lake
Coldwater Lake
134 min walk • Coldwater Lake is a barrier lake on the border of Cowlitz County and Skamania County, Washington in the United States. The lake was created during the 1980 eruption of Mount St.
2.7 miN
Mountain
Mount Margaret
70 min walk • Mount Margaret is a 5,850-ft mountain summit located in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in Skamania County of southwest Washington state. It is situated in the Cascade Range, 2 mi north of Spirit Lake, and 2.4 mi northeast of Coldwater Peak.
5.2 miS
Canyon
Ape Canyon, Mount St. Helens
133 min walk • Ape Canyon is a gorge along the edge of the Plains of Abraham, on the southeast shoulder of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington. The gorge narrows to as close as eight feet at one point.
5.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Crater Glacier, Mount St. Helens
147 min walk • The Crater Glacier is a geologically young glacier that is located on Mount St. Helens, in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier formed after the 1980 Eruption and due to its location, the body of ice grew rapidly, unknown to the public for nearly 20 years.
3.5 miSW
Museum
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount St. Helens
89 min walk • Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a U.S. National Monument that includes the area around Mount St. Helens in Washington. It was established on August 27, 1982, by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, following the 1980 eruption. The 110,000 acre National Volcanic Monument was set aside for research, recreation, and education.