Coldwater Lake

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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. Helens, which blocked its natural outlet, Coldwater Creek, with volcanic debris. It is one of several lakes in the area that were created or otherwise enlarged by the eruption. ()

Elevation: 2493 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°18'10"N, 122°14'27"W

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WashingtonUnited States

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

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

2.8 miE
Mountain
Coldwater Peak
72 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.
3 miNE
Mountain
Minnie Peak
76 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...
5.4 miE
Mountain
Mount Whittier
137 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.
5.1 miE
Mountain
Mount Margaret
131 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 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spirit Lake, Mount St. Helens
134 min walk • 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.
5.5 miSE
Museum
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount St. Helens
140 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.

Coldwater Lake

Facts and practical information

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

Coldwater Peak

Minnie Peak

Mount Whittier

Mount Margaret

Spirit Lake, Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount St. Helens