Forks
The epicenter for the outdoor lifestyle in Clallam County. But outdoor activities are just the beginning. Forks is a vibrant, civic-minded community involved in many projects.
- Located on Highway 101, Forks has convenient southern access to Grays Harbor area (with rail connections, a port and four-lane link to I-5) and east to Port Angeles and Puget Sound.
- Forks is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreational options, including: Pristine rivers, miles of ocean beaches and a lush coastal rainforest.
- The camping is endless and campsites are rustic to full-service.
- Deep inside the Olympic National Park you'll soon discover the reasons the park was bestowed the grandeur of World Heritage Site designation.
- Coastal beaches and lush rainforests bring day dreams to life with their beauty and abundance.
- Forks High Tech High endorsed and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of only four in the state.
- The City of Forks developed an Economic Development Steering Committee. Recent projects include development of an industrial park, improvements to the Quillayute Airport and telecommunications enhancements.
Quick Statistics from Community Profile
- Population: 3,125 (projected 2005)
- Per Capita Income: $13,686 (2000)
- Median Household Income: $34,280 (2000)
- Median House Value: $110,000 (2005 Coldwell Banker)
- Temperature: 61/40 high-low averages
- Rainfall: 117.38 inches (annual average)
Resources and Links
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City of Forks
P.O. Box 1998
Forks , WA 98331
(360) 374-5412 -
Forks Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1249
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-2531 -
Quillayute Valley School District
Frank Walter - Superintendent
P.O. Box 60
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6262 -
KVAC/KLLM
260 Cedar Ave.
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-6233 -
Newspapers
Forum (Weekly)
P.O. Box 300
Forks, WA 98331
(360) 374-3311 - RainFest
- Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Lodge
- Rainy Day Gamers
Quileute Tribe
