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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Bluff Lake

Provides access to the Bluff Lake Trail #65 which enters the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

Current Conditions
3/27/25: The Bluff Lake Trail #65 was impacted by the 2022 Goat Rocks Fire and has had no trail maintenance. Please read the Safety Tips for Burned Areas link under General Information prior to your visit.

General Information

Wilderness permits are required within the Goat Rocks Wilderness. The self-issuing permits are free and available at the trailhead.

Wilderness regulations apply within Goat Rocks Wilderness.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.653623

Longitude: -121.570068

Directions

From Packwood, WA take US-12 East for 6 miles then turn right onto Forest Road 46. Follow Forest Road 46 for about .6 miles and take a right on Forest Road 4610. Follow Forest Road 4610 for about 1.5 miles then turn left on Forest Road 4612 and follow for 2.5 miles to trailhead.

Parking

Parking is very limited.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 8th, 2025