Elwha, Washington
Elwha is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The community is located along U.S. Route 101 about 9 miles (14 km) from Port Angeles, on the northern edge of the Olympic National Park. The community is located on the Elwha River; where the Elwha Ecosystem Restoration Project took place.
The National Park Service usually staffs a ranger station for Olympic National Park in Elwha, although it is currently closed. There is also a small interpretive site commemorating the Elwha River Restoration Project.
References
- ^ "Elwha", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Port Angeles, Washington to Elwha, Washington 98363" (Map). Google Maps.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Maps". National Park Service. OLYMmap1. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Elwha River Restoration". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Olympic National Park. "Elwha Brochure". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Visitor Centers in Olympic National Park". Olympic National Park Trips. May 11, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Elwha Ranger Station: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Elwha Dam Interpretive Site: Olympic National Park". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2023.