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Campground: Cat Creek
High Lakes area general map in the Cowlitz Valley Vicinity. Sites include: Adams Fork Campground, Boulder Trail #1C, Cat Creek Campground, Council Bluff Trail #117, Green Mountain Trail #110 , Hamilton Buttes Trail #118 , Hamilton Peak Trail #109, High Lakes Trail #116, Horseshoe Lake Campground, Keenes Horse Camp, Keenes Trail #120, Killen Creek Campground, Spring Creek Trail #115, East Canyon Trail #265, Takh Takh Meadow Trail #136.
This rustic campground offers 5 campsites in a wooded setting, offering shade and some privacy near Cat Creek and the Cispus River. The site is popular with OHV riders that access nearby multi-use trails.
View a map of Cat Creek Campground (.pdf)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (10/31/2024): Concessionaire services have ended for the season. Garbage removal and bathroom maintenance are not provided during off season (from September 2024 to June 2025). Public users are welcome to utilize the recreation site during the off season, but must follow our Dispersed Camping policy, need to practice Leave No Trace principles, and are expected to PACK-OUT all trash at the end of their visit. As seasons change, weather can change rapidly. Be prepared for travel conditions before heading out on your next adventure. Check current weather here. Accumulating winter snow depth will generally make this area inaccessible by vehicle from December to June. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve |
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| Open Season: | 05/17/2024 - 09/22/2024 |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
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| Closest Towns: | Packwood, WA; Randle, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping 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 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. Continue to follow Forest Service Road 23 for 18.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for about 6 miles to Cat Creek Campground on the right.
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