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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trailhead: Carlton Creek

Provides access to the Trail #22 Carlton Creek which enters the William O. Douglas Wilderness.

General Information

June - October

24 hours/day

Wilderness permits are required within the William O. Douglas Wilderness. The self-issuing permits are free and available at the trailhead. 

Wilderness Regulations apply within William O. Douglas Wilderness.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Contact Phone: 360-497-1100

the Cowlitz Valley Ranger district Office with American Flag on a pole in front of the office building, and blue sky above.

Address: 10024 US Highway 12 Randle, WA 98377
Phone: (360) 497 1103
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am - 4:00pm. (Closed Daily: 12:00 - 1pm). Closed: Tuesday and Thursday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.74077

Longitude: -121.49423

Directions

From Packwood, WA travel east on US-12 for 7.3 miles and turn left on WA-123. Follow WA-123 for approximately 2.2 miles and turn right on Forest Road 44. Follow Forest Road 44 for 1.7 miles to the end of the road and arrive at the trailhead.

 

Parking

Parking is very limited due to access bridge washout.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

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Last updated August 8th, 2025