But early in the morning, when the waters are still and the fog just begins to lift, it's terrific. We stayed at the very pleasant Lake Quinault Lodge. I was able to launch my boat from the beach right below the front lawn. That was handy. Or, I could have gone down to the campground and park at the east end.
Access is no problem.
Besides the paddling opportunities at both lakes, there are other interesting things to do. It's an easy trail through the rain forest to the beautiful falls. Well worth the effort. And, at Lake Quinault, we enjoyed the similar length hike to the east end park to view what is claimed to be the largest Sitka Spruce tree. It's a nice walk and a pretty impressive sight.