Upper Elk Lake, Olympic Mountains, Mason County, Washington

   
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Sheila Gookstetter:
It's been about 6yrs. since I was last at upper Elk Lake,It was my most favorite place to camp. If you were lucky, and got the only camp site on the lake,the lake was yours. The water was so crystal clear, you could almost see the bottom. The fishing was't bad either. There are plenty of trails and creeks to explore.Including Jefferson creek, which will lead you to lower Elk Lake. My children loved this spot as much as I. There was also a rope swing on the other side of the lake.It was heaven. My youngest daughter traveled back to the lake this summer (2008). She says the lake is destroyed, with water plants and logs,she says the water is no longer clear. This makes me sad, I may just have to plan a trip to see for myself.



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    Do stop by Upper Elk Lake while you're in this part of Washington. This lake is one of the great places here in the Olympic Mountains. You'll hit upon a scenic lake called Elk Lake near Upper Elk Lake, and if you need a site to stay Alderbrook Resort And Spa is a fine choice. Upper Elk Lake is a pretty wet place frequently with much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest.
 
   This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Upper Elk Lake you can take a hike along the Mount Jupiter Trail; get your heart beating on the great whitewater of Jefferson Creek. On a pleasant day at Upper Elk Lake you can take a hike along the Tubal Cain Mine Trail. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Upper Elk Lake. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down  
               throughout the winter temperatures at Upper Elk Lake dip into the 30's.
Just can't get enough of the Olympic Mountains. Super 8 Motel - Shelton is a brilliant spot to get some rest, and Cabin Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth visiting. This lake is so wonderful. You can run the rapids of Hamma Hamma River near Upper Elk Lake, and Hood Canal Ranger District is worth taking a look at. If the weather is great here at Upper Elk Lake, you can go for a hike along the Royal Creek Trail, and you'll meet a lot of people from Shelton here.
Just can't get enough of Upper Elk Lake. While you're here at Upper Elk Lake, you could also go to stunning Lena Lake, and Lena Creek Campground is a tremendous campground nearby. And that's not all the things you can do here in the Olympic Mountains. Stay the night at Lena Lake Campground, and Washington Pass is a wonderful spot to spend some time.

 
Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union
11 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton
16 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Upper Elk Lake, Olympic Mountains, Mason County, Washington
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Local climate location: SHELTON 21 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.56611
Longitude: -123.1389

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These outdoors activities are available near Upper Elk Lake.
 Hotels Near Upper Elk Lake:
Alderbrook Resort And Spa, Union, 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton, 16 miles away
Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim, 21 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim, 24 miles away
Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Upper Elk Lake:
Lena Creek Campground, Mason County, 2 miles away
Lena Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 3 miles away
Lilliwaup Creek Campground, Mason County, 4 miles away
Rest-a-while, Hoodsport, 6 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Upper Elk Lake:
Mount Jupiter Trail, Jefferson County, 11 miles away
       12 hiking miles, 3830 feet elevation difference
Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County, 16 miles away
       29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference
Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County, 17 miles away
      12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near Upper Elk Lake:
Jefferson Creek, Mason CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma)
Hamma Hamma River, Mason CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge)
Hamma Hamma River, Mason CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground)
 National Parks Near Upper Elk Lake:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA, 34 miles away
 Lakes Near Upper Elk Lake:
Elk Lake, Mason CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Lena Lake, Jefferson CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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