Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (14) · Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0

Clavariadelphus occidentalis 12436873 · Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0

Pycnoporellus alboluteus 12436875 · Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hydnellum regium 12436928 · Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0

Tricholoma equestre 12436773 · Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (24) · Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0

Clear Lake, Washington

Clear Lake is a community of 1,271 people in Pierce County, Washington.

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Population1,271 +12.9% since 2019

CountyPierce County

Elevation830 ft 253 m

Land area8.5 sq mi

ZIP code98328

Nearest airportGray Army Airfield (GRF) 17 mi

Why visit Clear Lake

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Clay City and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.

About Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, north of the town of Eatonville. The population was 1,419 as of the 2010 census. The name comes from that of the lake of the same name located in the middle of the census-designated place.

From the Wikipedia article Clear Lake, Pierce County, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Bird Watch

Scenic view · 1.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Clay City

Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi

Clay City came into existence around 1902. It soon had a school, a store, boarding houses, 12 cottages for employees and by 1908, its...

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Park · 1.8 mi

Wildlife park in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America

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South Muck Creek Protected Area

Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi

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Upper Ohop Creek Protected Area

Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi

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Kids' Trek

Playground · 1.7 mi

Nature-inspired playground

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Clear Lake Access Area

Park · 1.2 mi

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Nature Trails (Self Guided)

Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi

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Rapjohn Lake Public Access

Park · 2.6 mi

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Tanwax Public Access Area

Park · 1.7 mi

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Where to stay2

Rainbow RV Resort

Campground · 1.8 mi

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The Salvation Army Camp Arnold

Campground · 1.4 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries9

Eatonville Developmenal Pre-School

School · 4.4 mi
213 Rainier Ave N, Eatonville

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Eatonville Elementary School

School · 4.5 mi
209 Lynch Creek Rd, Eatonville

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Eatonville High School

School · 4.3 mi
302 Mashell Ave N, Eatonville

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Eatonville Middle School

School · 4.6 mi
207 Carter St E, Eatonville

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Eatonville Online Academy

School · 4.6 mi
207 Carter St E, Eatonville

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Esd New Beginnings

School · 4.3 mi
200 Lynch St. W, Eatonville

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Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership

School · 4.5 mi
209 Lynch Creek Rd., Eatonville

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Weyerhaeuser Elementary

School · 2.1 mi
6105 365Th St E, Eatonville

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Weyerhaeuser Elementary School

School · 2.1 mi
6105 365th Street East, Eatonville

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Map of Clear Lake

21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

Average high Average low Rain

Monthly table

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow
Jan	46°F	33°F	6.1 in	1.5 in
Feb	48°F	33°F	4.3 in	0.5 in
Mar	52°F	36°F	4.8 in	0.6 in
Apr	57°F	39°F	3.9 in	0.0 in
May	64°F	44°F	3.0 in	0.0 in
Jun	69°F	49°F	2.3 in	0.0 in
Jul	76°F	52°F	0.9 in	0.0 in
Aug	76°F	53°F	0.9 in	0.0 in
Sep	70°F	48°F	1.8 in	0.0 in
Oct	59°F	42°F	4.1 in	0.0 in
Nov	50°F	36°F	7.1 in	1.5 in
Dec	45°F	33°F	6.0 in	1.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$95,882median household income

$788,500median home value

$1,699median monthly rent

45.5median age

19.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

81.6%of homes are owner-occupied

35.6 minaverage commute

Age of residents

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Gray Army Airfield (GRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.

Graham 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
Elk Plain 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
Frederickson 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
South Hill 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
Spanaway 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
Parkland 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
Yelm 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
Puyallup 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
Fort Lewis 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Prairie Ridge 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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Sources and licences

NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text

Photo credits

Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (14), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
Clavariadelphus occidentalis 12436873, Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pycnoporellus alboluteus 12436875, Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hydnellum regium 12436928, Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tricholoma equestre 12436773, Tim Sage, CC BY-SA 4.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (24), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (20), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (26), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (21), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (23), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (5), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (18), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (11), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Otter, sleeping on a split log - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Otter, enjoying the freedoms of otterhood... - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (22), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Two raccoons, FuriousYogi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tired badger - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
(I smell) - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (15), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Bighorn Sheep in Field-Gifford Pinchot (23267372083), U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (8), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (13), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (19), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (10), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Aw. - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - panoramio (1), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Pierce County, WA, USA - panoramio (4), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
Graznido en la Agua Superficie - panoramio, inte the husky, CC BY 3.0
Elk (28825670828), Krystal Hamlin from Oak Harbor, WA, CC BY 2.0
Elk (41799921055), Krystal Hamlin from Oak Harbor, WA, CC BY 2.0
Canada Lynx (28825646218), Krystal Hamlin from Oak Harbor, WA, CC BY 2.0
Elk (27830646457), Krystal Hamlin from Oak Harbor, WA, CC BY 2.0
Elk (28825672128), Krystal.Hamlin, CC BY 2.0
Gray Wolf (41799929525), Krystal Hamlin from Oak Harbor, WA, CC BY 2.0
Gray Wolf (41799931595), Krystal.Hamlin, CC BY 2.0
Gray Wolf (27830651257), Krystal.Hamlin, CC BY 2.0
Red Fox (40889988130), Krystal.Hamlin, CC BY 2.0
My father was attacked by a barn owl once. He was getting on his bike and apparently the bird didn't appreciate his bulky motorcycle helmet. - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0

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Clear Lake, Washington

Why visit Clear Lake

Weather in Clear Lake

About Clear Lake

Things to do1

Bird Watch

Museums and landmarks1

Clay City

Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

South Muck Creek Protected Area

Upper Ohop Creek Protected Area

Kids' Trek

Clear Lake Access Area

Nature Trails (Self Guided)

Rapjohn Lake Public Access

Tanwax Public Access Area

Where to stay2

Rainbow RV Resort

The Salvation Army Camp Arnold

Schools, colleges and libraries9

Eatonville Developmenal Pre-School

Eatonville Elementary School

Eatonville High School

Eatonville Middle School

Eatonville Online Academy

Esd New Beginnings

Mt. Rainier Parent Partnership

Weyerhaeuser Elementary

Weyerhaeuser Elementary School

Map of Clear Lake

Climate by month

People and cost of living

Disaster history

Getting there and nearby towns

Local news

Reviews, tips and questions

Sources and licences