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The spiritualist Camp Edgewood on Surprise Lake
Location of Surprise Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Surprise Lake in Washington, USA.
Surprise Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location of Surprise Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Surprise Lake in Washington, USA.
Surprise Lake
Location in the United States
Location Milton, Pierce County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 47°14′47″N 122°18′4″W / 47.24639°N 122.30111°W / 47.24639; -122.30111
Basin countries United States
Surface area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Average depth 50 ft (15 m)
Surface elevation 305 ft (93 m)

Surprise Lake is a small lake located in the city of Milton, Washington, in the United States. It sits right next to the Surprise Lake Apartment complex. This lake is a cool natural spot in the area.

Discovering Surprise Lake

Surprise Lake is a quiet body of water. It is known for being near the Camp Edgewood, which is a place where people interested in spiritualism gather. The lake is a peaceful part of the local environment.

Where is Surprise Lake?

Surprise Lake is found in Pierce County, Washington, within the state of Washington. It's located in the small city of Milton. This city is not far from the slightly larger city of Fife. The lake is also about 7 miles (11 km) away from the bigger city of Tacoma.

How Big is Surprise Lake?

Surprise Lake is not a very large lake. It covers an area of about 3 acres (1.2 hectares). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of three football fields! The lake is also quite deep for its size, reaching about 50 feet (15 meters) down. Its surface is about 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level.

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