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Elk Plain

Elk Plain is a town in Pierce district, Washington, United States of about 14,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 parks. The must-see places are McChord Air Museum, Gravelly Lake and Bradley Lake Park.

47.0532° N, 122.3976° WPop. 14,205

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

McChord Air Museum

Museum · 13 km

Gravelly Lake, lake near Elk Plain
Must-see

Gravelly Lake

Lake · 18 km

Bradley Lake Park, lake near Elk Plain
Must-see

Bradley Lake Park

Lake · 18 km

Places near Elk Plain by type

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One day from Elk Plain

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elk Plain
  2. American Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Gravelly Lakelake · 45 min
  4. McChord Air Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bradley Lake Parklake · 45 min
  6. Lake Kapowsinlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Elk Plain
Today’s loopElk PlainStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elk Plain?

McChord Air Museum (museum, about 13 km), Gravelly Lake (lake, about 18 km), Bradley Lake Park (lake, about 18 km), Lakewold Gardens (garden, about 18 km), American Lake (lake, about 19 km), Washington State Fair (park, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Elk Plain?

127 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 18 parks, 17 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Elk Plain?

Gravelly Lake, about 18 km by road; Bradley Lake Park (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elk Plain?

Northcraft Mountain, about 50 km by road; Tolmie Peak (51 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elk Plain?

Start in Elk Plain, visit American Lake, then Gravelly Lake, then McChord Air Museum, then Bradley Lake Park, then Lake Kapowsin, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.