Campground: La Wis Wis

Area Status: Closed

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).

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	ALERT! Campground will be closed for the entire 2023 season for infrastructure improvements and renovations. No hiking access is permitted as heavy equipment operations will be in affect June 13, 2023.
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.
Fees:	Camping: Single Site/$24, Multi Site/$44, Group/$100, Extra Vehicle/$8 Day Use Fee: $5/Vehicle
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:	14 day stay limit. Maximum vehicle length is 18-40 feet. Selective fishing gear rules apply. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sport Fishing Rules for more information.
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
Information Center:	Concessionaire, ExplorUS: 661-702-1420 District Office: Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

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

General Notes:

Picture of La Wis Wis Campground restroom facility

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

Campground: Coho Group Camp

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:

Campground: Coho Group Camp

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:

Campground: Coho Group Camp

Coho Group Camp is in this campground.

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