Washington Filmworks (WF) uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments archived on our website and on the WF Blog.
CITY OF SHELTON
Big Wheel Saw Shelton Lookout, Photo Courtesy Shelton Mason County Chamber
Shelton is the westernmost city on Puget Sound with a population of over 9,000. Formerly called Sheltonville, Shelton's marine and timber heritage have shaped today's delightful town. A short drive from Shelton and its convenient amenities, you will reach Hood Canal - the only true saltwater fjord in the lower U.S. - on the edge of Olympic National Park and Forest. The area is trademarked for its turn of the century architecture, mountain trails, waterfalls and waterways/tidelands, and spanning vistas.
SHELTON WEATHER
View from High Steel Bridge, Photo by George Stenberg Photography
Shelton's weather is mild with dry warm summers and gentle winters. Some cloud cover with calm or moderate wind is typical and precipitation - most often light rain - is expected most days Fall through Spring.
Average Temperature:
January - High 44.5 F, Low 33.1 F
July - High 77.1 F, Low 52.3 F
Precipitation:
January Rainfall - 10.47 inches
July Rainfall - 0.94 inches
Source:
Western Regional Climate Center
PROJECTS FILMED IN SHELTON
Hamma Hamma River at North Fork Bridge, Photo by George Stenberg
Commercial
Kia (2013)
Television
Top Gear (2013)
KEY LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
Darby Water Wheel, Photo by George Stenberg
Key Locations of Interest
Allyn Historic Church
Colonial House
Dalby Water Wheel
High Steel Bridge
Hope Island
Jarrell's Cove Marina/Park
Lake Cushman Rock
Mason County Courthouse
McCreavy House
Mel's River Bottom Property
Old Restore Building
Simpson John's Prairie
Skokomish Valley
Twanoh State Park
Union Landing
DISTANCE TO CLOSEST LARGE WASHINGTON AIRPORTS
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 73 miles from Shelton
CLOSEST LARGE CITIES IN WASHINGTON
Olympia is 22 miles from Shelton
Seattle is 82 miles from Shelton
RELEVANT CONTACT NAME AND INFORMATION
Local Film Liaison - Heidi McCutcheon, Executive Director, Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce,(360) 426-2021, [email protected]
Agency that issues permits and costs - Vicki Look, City of Shelton, (360) 426-4491, [email protected]
Police or Sheriff's Department or agency that handles traffic control:
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