South Cle Elum, Washington

About South Cle Elum

South Cle Elum is a tiny community in central Washington counting 572 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, South Cle Elum is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,430 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Washington headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes South Cle Elum Unique

• The only place in America named South Cle Elum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Cle Elum

• Smokey's Bar-B-Que — barbecue
• Homestyle Restaurant (Closed) — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• South Cle Elum Rail Yard Interpretive Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Cle Elum

• Fireman’s Park reviews ★
• Hanson Ponds Park reviews ★
• Palouse to Cascades State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of South Cle Elum

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