Ross Lake, Reservoir in North Cascades, Washington and British Columbia.
Ross Lake stretches 23 miles through mountainous terrain, reaching depths of 540 feet behind the concrete dam that contains the Skagit River waters.
The construction of Ross Dam between 1937 and 1949 created this reservoir, initially named Ruby Dam after a nearby creek tributary.
The reservoir forms part of both Ross Lake National Recreation Area in Washington and Skagit Valley Provincial Park in British Columbia.
Nineteen water access campsites dot the shoreline, accessible only by boat, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wilderness exploration.
The Ross Lake Resort features floating cabins that relocate to the center of the lake during winter when water levels decrease.
Location: Washington
Location: British Columbia
Location: Whatcom County
Location: Fraser Valley Regional District
Elevation above the sea: 489 m
GPS coordinates: 48.81445,-121.03799
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:25
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Desolation Peak
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area
3.8 km
Ross Dam
9.4 km
Diablo Dam
13.1 km
Hozomeen Mountain
18.8 km
Stephen Mather Wilderness
19.6 km
Mount Terror
19.6 km
Jack Mountain
7.6 km
Luna Peak
17.3 km
Colonial Peak
18.1 km
Mount Prophet
9.9 km
Davis Peak
15.4 km
Sourdough Mountain
9.6 km
Sourdough Mountain Lookout
9.6 km
Beaver Pass Shelter
16.7 km
Mount Degenhardt
19.4 km
Terror Glacier
19.2 km
Devil's Corner Cliff Walk
19.4 km
Colonial Glacier
18.5 km
Jerry Glacier
12 km
Nohokomeen Glacier
6.4 km
Perry Creek Shelter
14.7 km
Gorge Lake
16.5 km
Desolation Peak Lookout
10.9 km
Hozomeen Cabin
19.2 km
Deer Lick Cabin
10.4 km
Diablo Lake Overlook
12.4 kmReviews
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