Clallam Bay Washington Map

About Clallam Bay, Washington

Clallam Bay is a locality in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 602. The population density is 484.8 people per km². Clallam Bay is located at 48.2545°N, 124.2597°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98326.

Clallam Bay rests where the Olympic Peninsula’s wild green shoulders slump into the restless grey embrace of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It lies 23.4 miles west-north-west of Clallam, WA (from Clallam, WA: bearing 295°T), and is situated 18.5 miles east-south-east of Neah Bay. Here, the land is a study in contrasts: broad, open beaches, smoothed by relentless tides, give way sharply to the dense, shadowed interiors of ancient forests, their towering firs and cedars reaching skyward like cathedral spires. The air, perpetually cool and carrying the briny tang of the sea, often hangs thick with a fine mist, softening the hard edges of the rugged coastline and imbuing the landscape with a hushed, primeval beauty. The bay itself, a wide, shallow curve, teems with unseen life, its waters a shifting palette of blues and greens, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the Pacific sky. The history of Clallam Bay is intimately tied to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, this has been a place where livelihoods were wrested from the sea, a tradition that continues today with the fishing fleets that venture out from its shores, their weathered boats a familiar sight against the horizon. Beyond the immediate concerns of the fishing industry, the proximity to the vast wilderness of Olympic National Park shapes the character of Clallam Bay, drawing those who seek solace and adventure in its untamed expanses. The spirit of self-reliance, born from isolation and the demands of the natural world, permeates the community, fostering a quiet strength and a deep connection to the land and sea that have defined this corner of Washington for so long.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clallam Bay, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clallam Bay and Clallam County.

Detailed location data for Clallam Bay includes the ZIP code (98326), telephone area code (425), county seat of Clallam County (Port Angeles), and school district assignment (Cape Flattery School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clallam Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.