Rimrock Lake

The highest elevation large lake along the byway, Rimrock Lake, offers recreation, camping, and fantastic views of the surrounding foothills. Anglers enjoy time spent fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee.

Dog Lake

Sitting at 3,400 feet elevation, Dog Lake offers an abundance of outdoor recreation. From camping and wilderness hiking to boating and fishing for native rainbow trout, this area is ready […]

Leech Lake

Covering 41 acres, Leech Lake is a high-elevation, fly-fishing-only lake that is quite popular with anglers fishing brook trout during the summer months. A boat launch is located on its […]

Lake Scanewa and Cowlitz Falls Dam

A favorite place for anglers and families, Lake Scanewa, created by Lewis County PUD’s Cowlitz Falls Dam, is well stocked with rainbow trout. With two parks along its shores, one […]

Cowlitz River

The Cowlitz River attracts anglers from all over the west coast. Including salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout fisheries, the Cowlitz has year-round fishing opportunities. Visitors enjoy the spectacular fishing as […]

Swofford Pond

Tucked away in the quiet hills near Mossyrock, Swofford Pond is one of the Byway’s hidden gems. This peaceful, 240-acre lake is a favorite among locals for its serene setting, […]

Riffe Lake and Mossyrock Dam

Formed by Tacoma Power’s Mossyrock Dam, the tallest dam in Washington State, Riffe Lake winds for over 20 miles through forested hillsides. With Mossyrock Park on the west end of […]

Mayfield Lake and Dam

Formed by Tacoma Power’s Mayfield Dam on the Cowlitz River, Mayfield Lake stretches 13 miles and offers a scenic setting for outdoor recreation year-round. Multiple parks along the shoreline provide […]