Camp Murray Washington Map

About Camp Murray, Washington

Camp Murray is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 850. The population density is 600.0 people per km². Camp Murray is located at 47.1166°N, 122.5578°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98430.

Camp Murray rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 2.4 miles north-northeast of Fort Lewis, WA (from Fort Lewis, WA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-southwest of Lakewood. The surrounding terrain is a gentle sweep of timbered slopes, their evergreen crowns softened by the pervasive Puget Sound gray that often mutes the sky. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the vast forests that hug the western edges of Washington. Sunlight, when it breaks through, falls in diffused shafts, illuminating the fine dust motes dancing in the stillness. The history of Camp Murray is interwoven with the military's long presence in this region, a legacy that lends a certain gravitas to the landscape. While not a bustling hub, Camp Murray has long served as a vital logistical and administrative center for the Washington National Guard, its grounds a testament to preparedness and service. The local economy, while not overtly advertised, is shaped by the quiet hum of activity that supports these operations, a steady pulse beneath the placid surface of the valley. Travelers passing through might notice the disciplined order of the grounds, a subtle contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty that lies just beyond the horizon, where the Cascade wall begins its dramatic ascent.

About This Camp Murray Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Camp Murray, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.1166, -122.5578. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Camp Murray and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Camp Murray includes the ZIP code (98433), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Camp Murray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.