Recreation

Constructed in 1994 at the confluence of the Cispus and Cowlitz Rivers, Cowlitz Falls Hydroelectric Project helps bring affordable, renewable, and reliable electric power to Lewis County. The benefits do not end there though; recreational and scenic opportunities abound, made available by this Project.

Cowlitz Falls is the third dam on the Cowlitz River above Tacoma Public Utilities two Cowlitz River Projects that form Mayfield Lake and Riffe Lake.

Port Blakely Road Status:

300 Gate: OPEN
340 Gate: OPEN
200 Gate: OPEN

Campground: Closed for the season

Day Use Park: CLOSED due to high river flow

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- Copper Canyon Creek Takeout Site
- Packwood Ballpark
- Cowlitz Falls Campground
- Day Use Park
- Fishing Access
- Kids Fishing Derby
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Cowlitz Falls Campground

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Day Use Park

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Lake Scanewa

Impounded by the 140 foot tall dam, the reservoir known as Lake Scanewa brings canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and sightseeing opportunities to the area. With an average depth of 20 feet and covering a surface area of approximately 700 acres, this lake offers a laid-back experience for boaters who enjoy an 8 mph speed limit.

Take-Out Sites

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Kids Fishing Derby

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Fishing Access

For anglers that want to fish near the base of the Cowlitz Falls Dam,
or for visitors or photographers interested in viewing the dam, public
access is available at the Project location:

1379 Falls Road
Randle WA 98377

Do not proceed past any closed gates or signs that restrict public access. Public tours are not typically available at the dam.

River conditions in this area can change rapidly due to dam operational changes. Always yield to the warning siren. When the siren sounds, move to higher ground.