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Lake West offers a number of spots right along the lake. However, it is hemmed in by swamp or weeds so there is questionable access. The lake is quiet and out of the way. Fishing on the Skokomish River and its south fork is very close. Hood Canal is less than a half hour away for clams, crabs and oysters as well as saltwater fishing.
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Directions to Lake West
- 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 several miles past Sanderson
Field.
- Look for signs
pointing to a hatchery.
- Make a left onto
the Skokomish Valley Road which leads to the
hatchery.
- Follow this road
along the Skokomish River for about 5 1/2 miles
at which point you will see a sign to Browns
Creek and the road veers to the right. You will
now be on Forest Road 23.
- You will pass by an
incredible
view on your right hand
side.
- Follow this road
past a Simpson
Timber Company tree farm.
- Look for Forest
Road 2340 which will be a right hand
turn.
- Follow this road
several miles until you come to a four way
intersection. The left hand turn will be gated.
Take a right.
- The road will split
into two. Camping spots exist along both of
these roads.
Location Information
Elevation: 400 ft.
Waypoint: N47.35779 W123.28320
Map Source: Map