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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Campground: La Wis Wis and Coho Group Site

This large campground is located right off of US Highway 12 at the junction of the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz and the Ohanapecosh Rivers. It is situated in an old growth stand of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. Most sites offer good privacy.

The Coho Group Site, located at the back of the campground, is a small group area that has room for 5 vehicles and 25-30 people. 

The Purcell Falls Trail #162A and the Blue Hole Trail #167 originate from the campground and offer views of the falls and the Blue Hole along the Ohanapecosh River. This is a great destination for those traveling through looking for an overnight stay and also makes a great central location for an extended stay while exploring the local area.

There is also a Picnic Area within the campground. There is a shelter, tables, and interpretive plaque at the picnic area. The picnic area is for day use only. 

View a La Wis Wis Campground map (PDF).

Current Conditions
7/16/25: Campfires prohibited (see restrictions section)

Reservations

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General Information

Mid May - Mid September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

50% discount for single site camping fee, or day use fee, with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.

No campfires

Maximum vehicle length in the main campground is 18-40 feet.

Maximum vehicle length in Coho Group site is 24 feet. 

Selective fishing gear rules apply.  See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sport Fishing Rules for more information.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $27 per night
Double Site: $50 per night
Group Site: $115 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night

*Fee reduced by $4 because there is no water in the campground at this time. 

Dogs must be on a leash.

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.67389

Longitude: -121.58778

Directions

From Packwood, Washington travel four miles east on State Route 12 and arrive at the campground on your left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Potable water currently not available. Water is testing high for benzene and will not be available until the issue has been resolved. 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 2nd, 2025