Lake Donald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Donald |
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 Lake Donald
Location in Washington (state)
Lake Donald
Location in the United States
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| Location | Kittitas County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°44′06″N 120°53′25″W / 47.7351099°N 120.8903753°W |
| Primary outflows | Roarking Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 11.6 acres (0.047 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
Lake Donald is a beautiful freshwater lake found in Chelan County, Washington. It sits on the northern side of the Chiwaukum Mountains. This lake is a favorite spot for people who love the outdoors. You can go hiking, swimming, and even fishing for Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout here. If you plan to visit the Klonaqua Lakes area, remember you need a special permit called an Alpine Lake Wilderness permit.
History of Lake Donald
Lake Donald is one of several lakes known as the Scottish Lakes. Other nearby lakes in this group include Lake Julius, Loch Eileen, and Lake Ethel.
How the Lakes Got Their Names
Around the year 1900, a person named Albert Hale Sylvester worked as a topographer. A topographer is someone who maps out the features of the land. Sylvester worked for the United States Geological Survey in the North Cascades National Park Complex. He was the one who gave these lakes their names. He named them after women in his family and his friends.
