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Added by Scott Kranz
Get your photo of this North Cascades Landmark and take in the lush turquoise/green water color.
Diablo Lake is a reservoir in the North Cascades created by Diablo Dam. The hue of the lake is created by ground up rocks from local glaciers, which end up drifting down streams into the lake.
If you’ve decided to take in the viewpoints driving Hwy 20 through the park, be sure to check out Liberty Bell as well.
If you’re up for being more active and moving around, check out Trappers Peak / Thornton Lake
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Heather Meyer
6/26/2025
Amazing Views
Not Crowded
Well Marked
Easy To Park
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Margo Schmiederer
8/8/2020
Stunning area with an awesome lake!
This is a great stop if you're exploring the North Cascades (even if you just pull over for the overlook area). The lake has ...
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Jess Fischer
9/22/2018
Easy and Beautiful
A great place to see some amazing views for all ages and activity levels. You can also find pit toilets and a covered picnic ...
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Dina Basarab
2/26/2017
breathtaking
this is easily one of the most beautiful lakes i've ever seen!
an absolute must during the summer because the color of the water ...
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Sarah Gooch
8/12/2016
Amazing color
This quick stop off Highway 20 is a must-do if you're in the park. The color of Diablo Lake is just incredible. ...
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Kyle Szegedi
10/26/2015
Diablo is Awesome
Definitely one of my favorite views in the North Cascades National Park and is very easily accessible. If your driving through the park or ...
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Jill Freeman
2/1/2015
This is worth doing!
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Jill Freeman
2/1/2015
Hwy 20 is an amazing motorcycle ride. We rode down to the dam and parked right on top. Gorgeous, as is Liberty Bell, too!
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