Salt Creek Recreation Area
- Salt Creek Recreation Area
Salt Creek Recreation Area' is a park near Port Angeles, Washington.
The area was purchased from the Federal General Services Administration after being surplussed at the end of World War II. The site was used during World War II as a harbor defense military base called Camp Hayden. The remnants of World War II Camp Hayden are preserved on the site - two concrete bunkers which housed 16" cannons and several smaller bunkers.
The convert|196|acre|ha|0|adj=on Park includes upland forests, rocky bluffs, rocky tide pools, sand beach, Salt Creek access, campsites, and panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Salt Creek is a regional park that draws visitors from all areas of the northwest and is another one of Clallam County's premier parks. Many colleges and schools from all over the United States visit the Park to study and observe the marine life.
The Park is located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca convert|15|mi|km|0 west of Port Angeles.
External links
* [http://www.clallam.net/countyparks/html/parks_saltcreek.htm Salt Creek Recreation Area]
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