Soap Lake, in the state of Washington, is a mineral-rich lake believed to be a result of glacial activity more than 13,000 years ago. Visitors from all over the world come to explore the area and soak in Soap Lake’s waters and mud baths, thought by many to have healing properties. Resorts and lodges with cabins available in the Soap Lake area range from rustic to country casual.
Coulee Lodge Resort is about 15 miles north of Soap Lake, along the shore of Blue Lake in Coulee City. The resort offers a range of cabins that sleep two to six people. Some cabins each have a single bed and futon couch, and others have two bedrooms. Every cabin comes with all bedding and cooking utensils, as well as microwave ovens and electricity. Dogs are welcome with a $5 fee per night. Pontoon boats, paddleboats, rowboats and fishing boats are available for rental. Visitors with their own boats pay small moorage fees.
Coulee Lodge Resort
33017 Park Lake Rd NE
Coulee City, WA 99115
(509) 632-5565
couleelodgeresort.com
Tolo Vista Lodge features cabins steps away from the Soap Lake shore. Cabins accommodate up to five people and have linens, cable TV and a full kitchen with a microwave and cooking utensils. Each cabin is air-conditioned, and some feature a full bath heated with mineral water from Soap Lake. Pets are welcome in the cabins. Activities include fishing, hiking, swimming, water skiing and boating.
Tolo Vista Lodge
22 Daisy Street North
Soap Lake, WA? 98851
(509) 246-1200?
Drive 17 miles north, along the Lenore Lake shoreline, to reach Sun Lakes Park Resort. It has a selection of cabins, each with a view of the lake and surrounding wetlands. Some cabins have an extra bedroom and can sleep as many as seven adults. Each cabin is air-conditioned and has a dining area with kitchenette, refrigerator, sink, stove and toaster. Bathrooms have showers, and all bedding and bath towels are included. A picnic table is outside each cabin. The resort provides a large lawn area and heated swimming pool, as well as an on-site grocery store and gift shop. Activities include a nine-hole golf course, an 18-hole miniature golf course and boat rentals for relaxing or fishing in one of the many nearby lakes. Hikers can explore more than 4,000 acres of the surrounding wilderness.
Sun Lakes Resort
34228 Park Lake Rd NE
Coulee City, WA 99115
(509) 632-5291
sunlakesparkresort.com
