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

Seek out the osprey nests and watch bald eagles fly. Look for common loons and western grebes. In early spring watch for the mating dance, when birds walk on water. […]

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, 13-mile-long Mayfield Lake is the setting for camping, fishing, and a multitude of recreational opportunities, with multiple parks lining its […]