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    If you are traveling by, why not stop by Happy Lake. Yep, outdoors amusing stuff to do are in fact bountiful here at Happy Lake. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Boulder Lake Trail, and a lake close by is Lake Sutherland. Happy Lake is one of the lakes here in the Olympic Mountains. So many enjoyable things in the Olympic Mountains, just phenomenal. Everybody nearby loves skiing at Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, and after a long day outdoors Days Inn  
   Port Angeles is a tremendous spot to spend a night or two.
This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Indian Valley Motel and RV Park, and Quality Inn Uptown is a great location to get some rest. And that's not all you can do here in the Olympic Mountains. Why not visit nearby Crystal Creek while you're here at Happy Lake, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Elwha River. Hiking is a popular thing to
 
               do around Happy Lake; Happy Lake Ridge Trail is a splendid local trail.
Why not camp at Altair Campgrounds since you're here at Happy Lake, and this is a popular place for folks from Port Angeles. This lake is so wonderful. A tour to Olympic National Park is recommended, and there are some good whitewater spots on Elwha River. The high level of rain makes Happy Lake a quite wet spot; the wettest month of the year is generally December, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is July.
During the days of summer at Happy Lake temperatures are frequently in the 70's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Happy Lake throughout the winter generally drop into the 30's. You could also stop at Mud Lake while you're here at Happy Lake; it's nearby, and Happy Lake is right by the Soleduck Trail.

 
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
18 miles away
Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ...

Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
20 miles away
The Days Inn Port Angeles is located in an area known for its year round breathtaking scenery and hiking trails. It is just 2 miles from the city center and the ferry terminal bound for Victoria, BC a...

Current weather conditions at Happy Lake, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 23 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.00889
Longitude: -123.685

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These outdoors activities are available near Happy Lake.
 Hotels Near Happy Lake:
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles, 18 miles away
Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles, 20 miles away
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles, 20 miles away
Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles, 20 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault, 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Happy Lake:
Indian Valley Motel and RV Park, Port Angeles, 3 miles away
Altair Campgrounds, Clallam County, 6 miles away
Crescent Beach and RV Park, Port Angeles, 7 miles away
Salt Creek Campground, Clallam County, 7 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Happy Lake:
Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County, 1 miles away
       17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference
Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County, 2 miles away
       11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference
Soleduck Trail, Clallam County, 8 miles away
       15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Happy Lake:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington, 12 miles away
      100 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Happy Lake:
Elwha River, Clallam CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101)
Elwha River, Clallam CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon)
Elwha River, Clallam CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth)
 National Parks Near Happy Lake:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA, 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Happy Lake:
Lake Sutherland, Clallam CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Mud Lake, Clallam CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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Happy Lake Ridge Trail
I don't think it is as difficult as you say. The trail is well defined, and as a day hike last weekend it took less than 6 hours to do the loop from happy lake trailhead, around boulder lake, past the hot springs and back to my car....

Salt Creek Campground
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Photo taken Summer 2007 near Salt Creek campground. Beautiful spot....

Whiskey Creek Beach
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I just love Whiskey Creek Beach. I have been going here for years and now I take my mother every year for 5 days and she loves it also. My daughter and grandchildren have been here and they love it also. It is a great rustic family place. We relax listening to the ebbing tides at night, collect rocks and shells, roast marshmallows for smores and just have fun. Last time we fount a great fishing hole and handicap assessable and it had fire rings bathrooms tables camping sites right down the road. From WCB. You need to try this place if you REALLY want to relax....

Elwha Dam RV Park
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery...TENT:We have 25 great rustic tent sites.  You can choose to be under the timber, surounded by trees, or in a meadow.  We border the Olympic National Park and have big trees, open grassy areas and lots of peace and quiet., RV:40 full hookup sites, 30 and 50 amp RV sites with great wi-fi at each site.  Horseshoes, volleyball, basketball and a play area for children are avalible for your pleasure.  A laundry, hot showers and sparkling clean restrooms are on site., - 40 RV hookups, PETS:All pets are welcome but must be leashed any time they are outside the RV, FIRES:Most RV sites have campfire rings, and all tent sites have campfire rings, STORE:We have enough groceries to help you prepare a meal after hiking or kayaking our beautiful area.  We also sell propane and ice cream., GROCERY:We are only 5 miles from Safeway and Albertsons, GAMEROOM:We have a covered picnic pavilion with water & electricity avalible...

Lilly Lake
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lilly lake has a nice area to camp amd you can go swimming, have a nice nature hike, see a lot of different animals like birds,deer,beavers and squrels.And dont forget bug repelant, there are lots of bugs.You might see other people on the trails and mabye at the lake. You can ride horses up to lilly lake or hike with a friend or dog. Just have fun....

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