Lake Cushman is a waterfront area in northwest Washington state that was formed by the creation of the Cushman Dam by Tacoma Power in the early 1920s. The dam sits at the north fork of the Skokomish River on the Olympic Peninsula near the Olympic National Forest. People travel to the Olympic Peninsula to enjoy Lake Cushman’s 23 miles of shoreline, where they can engage in various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and boating. Hotels located near Lake Cushman provide a good base from which to explore and enjoy the area.
At the base of the Olympic Mountains and near the Olympic National Forest, Lake Cushman and its surrounding area offers opportunities to enjoy saltwater fishing, water sports, golf, hiking and even a winery. Lake Cushman and Alderbrook Golf Courses provide scenic 18-hole layouts surrounded by tall pine trees. The Alderbrook Golf Course is also home to a full-service spa where guests can enjoy algae wraps and deep tissue massages, among other services. Olympic National Park and Forest offer opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and bird watching, as well as mountain biking. The Hoodsport Winery offers daily wine tasting of its award-winning Chardonnay, Merlot and Johannisberg Rieslings. Visitors may also enjoy taking a tour of the Lake Cushman Dam and learning about its construction and present energy provision.
The Glen Ayr Waterfront Resort offers multiple lodging options including spacious family hotel suites, RV sites, a two-bedroom rental house, and cabins, all along scenic Hood Canal in Hoodsport, Washington. The resort offers a great base from which to enjoy the surrounding area, including Lake Cushman and its dam. Included with a stay at the Glen Ayr Resort are 750 feet of private beach, a deep water dock, refrigerators in every room, a barbecue and picnic area, a gazebo with inside dining, and a large swim spa hot tub.
In addition to a golf course and spa, the Alderbrook Resort offers luxurious waterfront rooms with large windows that provide scenic views of the Hood Canal and large soaking tubs that help guests relax. Located about a two-hour drive from Seattle, the resort includes an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with menus that showcase local seafood. A pool, Jacuzzi and marina with a yacht are available for guests to enjoy.
A third lodging option near the Cushman Dam located in Potlach along the Hood Canal is the Waterfront at Potlach. Like Glen Ayr, it offers multiple types of lodging, from hotel rooms to RV sites and cabins. Suites are furnished with private decks and balconies. A private beach, wireless Internet and picnic area are all available for guests. Stays can stretch from as short as one night to as long as one month.
