Elwha, Washington

Elwha is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States.[1] The community is located along U.S. Route 101 about 9 miles (14 km) from Port Angeles,[2] on the northern edge of the Olympic National Park.[3] The community is located on the Elwha River; where the Elwha Ecosystem Restoration Project took place.[4][5]

Elwha, Washington
Unincorporated community
Elwha is located in Washington (state)
Elwha
Elwha
Coordinates: 48°03′38″N 123°35′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClallam
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)

The National Park Service usually staffs a ranger station for Olympic National Park in Elwha,[6] although it is currently closed.[7] There is also a small interpretive site commemorating the Elwha River Restoration Project.[8]

References
  1. "Elwha", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. Google. "Port Angeles, Washington to Elwha, Washington 98363" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
  3. Olympic National Park. "Maps". National Park Service. OLYMmap1. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. Olympic National Park. "Elwha River Restoration". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. Olympic National Park. "Elwha Brochure". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. "Visitor Centers in Olympic National Park". Olympic National Park Trips. May 11, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. "Elwha Ranger Station: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. "Elwha Dam Interpretive Site: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.


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