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Trailhead: Packwood Lake
Area Status: Open
Provides access to: Packwood Lake Trail #78
Trailhead is on Forest Road 1260 where Packwood Lake Trail No. 78 heads off for the Goat Rocks Wilderness. DO NOT follow alternate routes provided by your phone or navigation device.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 8/1/24: Area is open. Display NW Forest Pass, America the Beautiful Passs or pay at fee tube for number of days out on trail or camping. Keep our trails and forest clean for future generations. Always practice Leave No Trace . Our forest is considered in High Fire Danger. Campfires are prohibited in Wilderness see FOREST ORDER NO. 06-03-00-24-01 |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply within Goat Rocks Wilderness which surrounds much of Packwood Lake. |
| Closest Towns: | Randle, WA; Packwood WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Cowlitz Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:
From Packwood, WA travel US-12 for .3 miles east and take a right on Snyder Road. travel for 1.2 miles and continue onto Forest Road 1260 for another 4.5 miles to the trailhead.