Upper Elk Lake, Olympic Mountains, Mason County, Washington     Custom Search User input for Upper Elk Lake, Olympic Mountains, Mason County, Washington: 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. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines       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 The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f... Super 8 Motel - Shelton, Shelton 16 miles away The Super 8 of Shelton is conveniently located just off Hwy. 101 and Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Property features 39 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior Corridors, Ref... Current weather conditions at Upper Elk Lake, Olympic Mountains, Mason County, Washington Local climate location: SHELTON 21 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 47.56611 Longitude: -123.1389 Olympic Mountains Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. 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Washington Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Washington.     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