Elwha, Washington
Elwha, Washington | |
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| Coordinates: 48°03′38″N 123°35′40″W / 48.06056°N 123.59444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1519320 |
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.