Lewis River Recreation System

Our Lewis River recreation reservation line will open Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 9 a.m.

For more than 65 years, Pacific Power has provided public recreation opportunities along the Lewis River. Today, we operate 15 recreation facilities along the Lewis River, below Merwin Dam and along the shores of Yale, Merwin and Swift reservoirs. Combined, these recreation areas provide the public with 304 campsites in four campgrounds, 270 picnic sites and nine boat launch locations. Our Lewis River recreation facilities begin at Island Access, approximately two miles east of Woodland, Wash., on State Highway 503, and continue 45 miles upstream to Eagle Cliff Park at the east end of Swift Reservoir.

Read on for information about fees as well as rules and regulations. For more information, please call (503) 813-6666 or e-mail recreation@pacificorp.com.

Lewis River

Six fishing access locations are provided on the Lewis River between Woodland Washington and Merwin Dam. Sites in order from Woodland going upstream are:

• Island River Access (north shore)
• Happa Access (south shore)
• Cedar Creek Access (south shore)
• Lewis River Fish Hatchery Access (north shore)
• Johnson Creek Access (north shore)
• Merwin River Access (north shore)

Boat launches are provided at Island River Access, Happa River Access and Cedar Creek Access. No day use fee is required at these sites.

Merwin Reservoir

Merwin Park

• Largest recreation area on the Lewis River
• Day use only
• Can accommodate up to 1,500 people
• 135 picnic tables
• Swimming and outdoor games opportunities
• Bank fishing available
• Water and toilets
• Open year round

Speelyai Park

• Day use only
• 25 picnic tables
• Water and toilets
• Swimming beach
• Two-lane boat ramp
• Open year round

Cresap Bay Park (map)

• Day use and camping
• Newest park on the Lewis River
• Located at the east end of Merwin Reservoir, in the shadow of Mount St. Helens Day use area
• 20 picnic tables
• Swimming beach
• Two-lane boat ramp
• 58 overnight campsites
• Group camping facility with 15 campsites (group site has a covered shelter with a fireplace, sink and electricity)
• Separate 23-slip marina available for use by overnight guests at the campground
• Water, toilets and showers provided
• Recreational vehicle dump station, but no RV hook-ups at campsites
• Open Friday before Memorial Day through end of September

Yale Reservoir

Saddle Dam

• Day use only
• Shoreline picnic area
• Swimming and boating
• Water, toilets and showers provided
• Two-lane boat ramp
• Open Friday before Memorial Day through Monday of Labor Day.

Yale Park

• Day use only
• 42 picnic tables
• Water and toilets provided
• Four-lane boat ramp
• Swimming beaches
• Open year round.

Cougar Park and Campground (map)

• Day use and camping only
• Picnic area
• Swimming beach
• Water and toilets provided
• Boat ramp
• 45 tent only sites
• Group camping sites, with 15 sites
• Swimming Beaches
• Toilets, showers and water provided
• Reservations required
• Open Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day

Beaver Bay Camp and Day Use Area (map)

• 63 individual camping sites
• Day use picnic
• Swim beach
• Single lane boat ramp
• Group campsite with 15 spots
• Toilets, showers and water provided
• Individual camping sites provided on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Reservations required for group site
• Open last Friday in April through end of September

Swift Reservoir

News Release 4/11/08: Trout Season Opening Delayed at Swift Reservoir

Swift Forest Camp (map)

• Camping and day use
• 40 miles upstream from Merwin Park
• 93 individual campsites available on first-come, first-serve basis
• Picnic area
• Two lane boat ramp
• Swimming beaches
• Water and toilets provided
• Open last Friday in April through end of September

Eagle Cliff Park

• Day use only
• Located on Lewis River above Swift Reservoir
• 10 picnic tables
• Toilets provided
• No fee to enter
• Open year round

White Salmon River

We maintain recreation areas for the public at Northwestern Lake, the reservoir behind Condit Dam.

Northwest Park

• 27 picnic tables
• Two boat launch sites
• Swimming beach
• Water and toilets provided
• Opening of park coincides with beginning of fishing season; closes at approximately the end of November.