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Campground: La Wis Wis
This large campground (109 sites) 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 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. 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.
View a La Wis Wis Campground map (.pdf).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 1/29/24: Recreation.gov is accepting reservations for the 2024 Season. For questions regarding campground contact ExplorUs at 661-702-1420. Our District office does not manage the campgrounds and will not determine opening dates. No hiking access is permitted as heavy equipment operations and other repairs are being performed before the campground opens. |
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| Reservations: | Make reservations at Recreation.gov, or by calling 1-877-444-6777, up to 6 months in advance. *Some first come first serve sites are available. |
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| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood, WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault (4) |
| Passes: | 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. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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General Information
Directions:From Packwood, Washington travel four miles east on State Route 12 and arrive at the campground on your left.
General Notes:
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 90 single site(s), 25 double site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 of 115 |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Some sites are large enough for RVs. Pay attention to signs and do not enter loops that are too small.
| No. of Sites | 100 |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Native Material |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | 18-24' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Corrals | 24' |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Trout can be caught in the Ohanapecosh River. Selective gear rules apply. Trout can be caught at nearby Skate Creek. The creek gets a lot of fishing pressure because it is easily accessible from the 52 Road. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sport Fishing Rules for more information.
| Fish Species | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, whitefish |
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants: Oldgrowth forest.Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking: La Wis Wis Picnic Shelter site is available for a fee.Related Information
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