Clallam River
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| Clallam River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the Clallam River in Washington  Clallam River (the United States) | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Olympic Mountains |
| • coordinates | 48°10′16″N 124°17′41″W / 48.17111°N 124.29472°W[1] |
| Mouth | Strait of Juan de Fuca |
• location | Clallam Bay |
• coordinates | 48°15′19″N 124°15′49″W / 48.25528°N 124.26361°W[1] |
| Length | 15.7 mi (25.3 km)[2] |
| Basin size | 31.1 sq mi (81 km2)[2] |
The Clallam River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. The river is over 15.7 miles (25.3 km) long.[2] Nearby and similar rivers include the Pysht River and Hoko River.
The Clallam River originates in the Olympic Mountains near Ellis Mountain. It flows generally north collecting tributaries such as Blowder Creek, Charley Creek, Last Creek, and Pearson Creek before emptying into Clallam Bay, part of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The community of Clallam Bay is located at the river's mouth.