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Blue Lake Area General map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity. Sites include: Adams Fork Campground, Bishop Ridge Trail #272, Blue Lake Butte Trail #119, Blue Lake Creek Campground, Blue Lake Hiker Trail #274, Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271, Cat Creek Campground,
Hamilton Buttes Trail #118, Hamilton Peak Trail #109, North Fork Trail #122, and the River Trail #131.
Area Status: Closed
Blue Lake Creek Campground is a small campground just off Forest Road 23. The campground itself is located in a small hardwood stand surrounded by conifers. Sites are typically open and grassy. This campground is popular with Off Highway Vehicle users and can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Valley Trail #270 can be accessed from the campground. This trail is a heavily used motorized trail. The High Log Trail #295 is directly across from the campground. This hiker only trail is only .3 miles long and drops down to a nice pool on the Cispus River.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
09/10/2018: Closed, not gated, primitive camping allowed.
Reservations:
Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777.
Area Amenities:
Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25 for Follow Forest Road 23 for 16.1 miles and arrive at the campground on your left.
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
Hookup - Water
No
Campground Camping
This campground is popular with OHV users and can become noisy when trail bikes come and go.
No. of Sites
11 single 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
None
OHV Riding & Camping
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OHV Trail Riding
This campground offers direct access to Valley ORV Trail and a network of 50 plus miles of ORV trails. Campground can be noisy when trails bikes come and go.
OHV Camping
Well-defined paved campsites. Quad access to trails.
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