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Elk Lake offers a number of camping spots in the vicinity of but not right on the lake. It is located in an old growth forest amid some incredible scenery. Jefferson and Washington creeks along with the Hamma Hamma river offer fishing. There is also fishing at Elk and Jefferson lakes. There are several nice hikes with in a short distance. Hood Canal is about twenty minutes away which has clams, crabs and oysters as well as saltwater fishing.
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Directions to Elk Lake
- Take I-5 south to
Olympia.
- Take exit 104 which
goes to Aberdeen and Port
Angeles.
- Just out of
Olympia, there will be an exit to Highway 101
which leads to Port Angeles. Take this
exit.
- Head north on 101
past Shelton and past Sanderson
Field.
- Continue along 101 past Hoodsport, Lilliwaup and Eldon.
- About two miles past Eldon, make a left onto Forest Road 25.
- Take this road to the Hamma Hamma Campground.
- About a half mile past the campground, make a left onto Forest Road 2480 which goes to Elk Lake and Jefferson Lake.
- About two miles past this junction, make a right onto Forest Road 2401.
- Camping spots exist along this road.
Location Information
Elevation: 400-800 ft.
Waypoint: N47.57095 W123.14851
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