Washington
Lewis River
For more than 65 years, Pacific Power has provided public recreation opportunities along the Lewis River. Today, we operate 15 recreation facilities along the 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, Washington, on State Highway 503, and continue 45 miles upstream to Eagle Cliff Park at the east end of Swift Reservoir.
Get information on fees and rules and regulations. To make reservations, please call 503-813-6666, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, you can also email us at recreation@pacificorp.com or view our online brochure.
The reservation line for the 2012 season will open March 1, 2012 at 9 a.m. Call 503-813-6666.
Fishing & boating opportunities
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)
| Location | Picnic | Restroom | Fishing | Boating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merwin Reservoir | ||||
| Merwin Park | 135 | Yes | Bank | n/a |
| Speelyai Park | 22 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Cresap Bay Park | 20 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Yale Reservoir | ||||
| Saddle Dam | 1 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Yale Park | 42 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Cougar Park and Campground | 1 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Beaver Bay Camp | 1 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Swift Reservoir | ||||
| Swift Forest Camp | 1 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
| Eagle Cliff Park | 10 | Yes | n/a | n/a |
| White Salmon River | ||||
| Northwest Park | 27 | Yes | n/a | Ramp |
