Clallam County is located in the northern half of the Olympic Peninsula in the northwestern corner of Washington state. Its western side borders the Pacific Ocean and contains the westernmost point in the continental U.S., Cape Alava. The county’s northern border is across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. ...read more
Clallam County is located in the northern half of the Olympic Peninsula in the northwestern corner of Washington state. Its western side borders the Pacific Ocean and contains the westernmost point in the continental U.S., Cape Alava. The county’s northern border is across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its county seat and largest city is Port Angeles, directly south of Victoria, BC.
The county is also home to the Makah Reservation of the Makah people. Clallam encompasses part of the Olympic National Forest and Park, making it a unique blend of mountain, ocean, forest, and rainforest. Cities and communities in Clallam County include Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, Carlsborg, and Neah Bay. The total population is about 71,400 people.
Clallam County is located in the northern half of the Olympic Peninsula in the northwestern corner of Washington state. Its western side borders the Pacific Ocean and contains the westernmost point in the continental U.S., Cape Alava. The county’s northern border is across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its county seat and largest city is Port Angeles, directly south of Victoria, BC.
The county is also home to the Makah Reservation of the Makah people. Clallam encompasses part of the Olympic National Forest and Park, making it a unique blend of mountain, ocean, forest, and rainforest. Cities and communities in Clallam County include Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, Carlsborg, and Neah Bay. The total population is about 71,400 people.