Lewis River rules and regulations
PacifiCorp recreation rules: Lewis River parks and campgrounds
Vehicle/parking rules
- The speed limit in all recreation areas is 10 miles per hour.
- Parking is permitted only in designated areas.
- Use only designated roadways and paths.
- The use of e-bikes and other electric wheeled recreation devices, motorbikes, off-road-vehicles and snowmobiles is not allowed in recreation areas.
Recreation rules
- The use or possession of alcohol or cannabis is not permitted in any PacifiCorp campground or day-use area.
- All applicable laws regarding public safety, illegal substances, sanitation, boating and fires will be enforced.
- All fires shall be confined to fireplaces installed by PacifiCorp or manufactured grills. Disposable grills are not permitted.
- Fireworks and other explosives are not permitted.
- The discharge of firearms or other devices discharging projectiles within or near any recreation area is not permitted. Open carry of firearms is not permitted in parks.
- Damage to trees, vegetation or facilities is not permitted. Wildlife is not to be disturbed. No trees – alive or dead – shall be cut for firewood or any other purpose. Saw use is not permitted in parks.
- Ground disturbing activities, such as digging associated with metal detection, is not permitted anywhere on PacifiCorp property.
- Operation of public address systems or other noise producing devices is not permitted. Similarly, loud music or any other noise that affects others within the campground or day-use area is not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Pets shall be under owner’s control and physically restrained by leashes no more than 6 feet in length at all times. Do not leave pets unattended. Pet owners shall put animal waste in plastic bags and either remove it from the premises or dispose of it in trash receptacles.
- Commercial use is not permitted without prior written permission of PacifiCorp. Commercial use includes vending merchandise, site rentals, equipment sales or rentals, advertising, providing services, etc. Please see event guidelines for more information.
- Please place bottles, cans, paper, garbage, extinguished cigarettes or other refuse in receptacles provided for that purpose.
- The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e. drones) is not permitted in or near PacifiCorp facilities, infrastructure or recreation sites.
- Gas tanks must be filled away from the water, not on the boat ramp or dock.
- Watercraft moorage is not permitted at boat ramps or docks.
PacifiCorp campground policies
General
- Bring your reservation confirmation to the campground to check in; this is your ONLY PROOF of your reservation.
- Completing a camping reservation demonstrates the customer agrees to abide with all campground rules and policies. See Recreation Rules, Campground Policies and Fee and Cancellation Policies for information.
- Customers are limited to 4 camping reservations (1 site per reservation) per household per season. Maximum stay per reservation is 7 days.
- If you are unable to use your reservation, it must be reassigned by request by calling 801-280-3233, M-F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., a minimum of two days in advance to your arrival date.
- To make a change in a reservation, please call 801-280-3233, M-F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Limit 2 changes per reservation (date change and/or campsite change). Please see Fee and Cancellation Policies for information.
- No changes to campsites will be allowed once campers are checked in.
- The camping cost per night for a single camp site ($27-$34) includes 5 people and 1 car. See Fee Policies for additional people and/or additional vehicles per site.
- The camping cost per night for group camp areas (15 sites: $450-$510) includes a maximum of 120 people and 15 vehicles. See Fee Policies for additional vehicles.
- Payment for the reservation is collected at the time the reservation is made. Additional fees may apply at the time of check in if extra people and/or vehicles are added to the reservation. See Fee Policies for information.
- Daily campground check-in time is between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. If campers are not checked in by and occupying site by 11 a.m. the morning after the reserved arrival date, the entire reservation will be cancelled and the site with be reassigned. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Campground check-out time is 11 a.m. See Fee Policies section for late departure information.
- ADA campsites are to be reserved by guests issued an official ADA placard and supporting ID card. Campers must show both upon check in. If the guest cannot provide the ADA placard and supporting ID card upon check in, the campsite will be forfeited without refund.
- If ADA campsites are not reserved by 6 p.m. each day, the site will be opened to first come, first served use by the general public for a one-night stay. At 11 a.m. the following day, the campsite will become available for reservation by guests with an official ADA placard and supporting ID card.
- Campsites MUST BE OCCUPIED. Unattended vehicles left overnight will be subject to towing at owner's expense.
- Guests who are not camping are subject to applicable day-use fees.
- Extension cords are not permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Water tanks (RV/5th Wheel/Camper) cannot be filled at the campgrounds. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Gates close at 9 p.m.
- Quiet time is 10 p.m.-8 a.m. Generator use is not permitted during this time.
- Boat moorage (where available) is for boats only. Slips are available for reservation beginning Dec. 1, 2023 for reserved campers. Unreserved slips are available on a first-come, first serve basis after checking in and paying balance due.
- Personal watercraft/jet skis will park in overflow area designated for campers' use.
Fees
- For single campsites: $3 extra will be charged for each ADDITIONAL person (over 5 people) per night with a MAXIMUM 8 people and 2 tents per site. All ADDITIONAL vehicles (over 1 vehicle) will be charged $10 per night and will park in overflow lot. Fees will be collected upon check-in.
- For group campsites: All ADDITIONAL vehicles (over 15 vehicles) will be charged $10 per night and will park in overflow lot. Fees will be collected upon check-in.
- Due to high volume of park use, arriving campers coming before 2 p.m. will be assessed a day use parking fee of $4 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
- Due to high volume of park use, campers not checked in and occupying site by 11 a.m. the morning after the reserved arrival date will be considered a “no show." The reservation will be canceled and all reservation fees forfeited.
- A non-refundable $8 booking fee is applied to all completed reservations.
- A non-refundable $8 change fee is applied for each reservation change made (limit 2) including changes to reservation dates, reserved campsite, or lengthening a reservation.
- Fee for Cresap Park boat moorage is $5 per day and is available for reservation when a camping reservation at Cresap Park is made.
Cancellations/reductions in reserved nights
- All cancellations and changes can be made by calling (801) 280-3233 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cancellations can also now be made online!
- Cancellations or changes must be made by the person whose name is on the reservation.
- Limit two (2) changes (includes both date change and/or campsite change) allowed per reservation.
- Single camp sites: Cancellations of reservation OR a change to reduce the number of nights stayed to your reservation results in a change fee equal to the cost of 1 night ($27-$34).
- Single camp sites: All site reservation costs are forfeited if cancellation is less than 8 calendar days of arrival date. This applies to reservations made within the 8 calendar days or less to arrival date timeframe.
- Group Sites: 29 days or more prior to arrival date: cancellations/reduction in number of reserved nights change fee = $8 per site ($120).
- Group Sites 28 days or less prior to arrival date: cancellations/reduction in number of reserved nights = one night camping fee ($450-$510). This applies to reservations made within the 28 days or less to arrival date timeframe.
- Cancellation of a camping reservation with an associated boat moorage reservation will automatically result in cancellation of the moorage reservation. The $5 per day moorage fee will be refunded.
Violators of rules or policies are subject to removal and prosecution.
Rules and policies are subject to change without notice.
PacifiCorp does not accept responsibility for the safety or well-being of recreation area guests.
PacifiCorp recreation facilities are for use to all members of the public without regard to race, color, religious creed, or national origin, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.
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