ALERT: BEAVER BAY PARK and CAMPGROUND to REMAIN CLOSED for 2025 SEASON
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- 63 individual camping sites
- Day use picnic area
- Swimming beach please note: for the safety of all swimmers, no personal floatation devices (including but not limited to: kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable watercraft, etc.) or use of oars or paddles are allowed within the swimming area
- Single-lane boat ramp
- Group camping facility has 15 campsites and a covered picnic shelter with a fireplace and sink.
- Restrooms, showers and water provided
- Recreational vehicle dump station, but no RV hook-ups at campsites
Cougar, WA 98616
ALERT: COUGAR PARK and CAMPGROUND BOAT RAMP CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- Day use and camping
- Day use picnic area
- Swimming beach please note: for the safety of all swimmers, no personal floatation devices (including but not limited to: kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable watercraft, etc.)
or use of oars or paddles are allowed within the swimming area
- Water and restrooms provided
- Boat ramp
- 45 tent camping only sites
- Group camping facility with 15 tent camping only sites and a covered picnic shelter with fireplace and sink
- Swimming beach
- Restrooms, showers and water provided
- Open the Friday before Memorial Day until Labor Day
**The Cougar Park boat launch on Yale Reservoir is also currently closed due to low water.
Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, August 24, the boat launch at Beaver Bay Park on Yale Reservoir will also close due to low water until further notice.
Cougar, WA 98616
Located in the small quaint town of Cougar, Washington, on the south side of Mt. St. Helens, a paradise for the outdoor enthusiasts, you will find Cougar RV Park & Campground. There are four popular lakes within 20 miles or less of the park for fishing and water sports. The Ape Caves, the third longest lava tube in the United States, is just a short 8 miles away in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest; as well as the Climbers Bivouac Trailhead. The forest also offers ample outdoor opportunities: OHV trails, horseback riding trails, hiking trails, mushroom and huckleberry picking, hunting, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are just a few of the many activities nearby that make this park a great “base camp” for all your outdoor adventures!
Cougar, WA 98616
Cresap Bay Campground Information
Open Friday before Memorial Day through September 30: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
•56 overnight campsites; make a campsite reservation
•Group camping facility with 15 campsites (group site has a covered shelter with a fireplace, sink and electricity)
•Day use and camping (see fees)
•Swimming beach
•Two-lane boat ramp
•Separate 23-slip marina available for first come, first served use by overnight guests at the campground
•Water, restrooms and showers provided
•Recreational vehicle dump station, but no RV hook-ups at campsites
•Entrance gate closes at 9 p.m.
Visitors entering day use sites via vehicles are required to pay applicable fees. Pass holders must check in with booth attendant (if staffed). Passes must be displayed in car window at all times. Fees are non-transferable.
Ariel, WA 98603
Welcome to the website for Eagle Cliff Store and Campground. We are situated approximately 20 miles outside of Cougar, Washington on National Forest Road 90. We are a full service off grid camping facility open to the public with 15 spacious campsites and 4 rustic cabins. Originally established in 1972 Eagle Cliff Store and Campground has been a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.
Cougar WA. 98616
Eco Park Resort – Your Gateway to Mt. St. Helens Adventure
Eco Park Resort is a private reservation facility that offers the closest accommodations to Mt St Helens, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest wilderness just 25 miles from the crater of Mt. St. Helens, Eco Park Resort offers an unforgettable escape into nature. Their eco-friendly resort features rustic log cabins, a cozy yurt, RV sites, and tent camping—all surrounded by stunning mountain views and lush forest. Whether you're here to hike, explore the blast zone, or simply unwind by the campfire, Eco Park Resort is the perfect basecamp for your outdoor adventure.
Enjoy on-site amenities including a full-service cafe on site for their guests. Great hiking and biking trails, and a peaceful atmosphere free from distractions—no Wi-Fi, just nature. Family-owned and operated, we’re committed to sustainable hospitality and creating memorable experiences in one of Washington’s most iconic natural landscapes.
Conveniently located near Mt St Helens
* Forest Learning Center
* Coldwater Lake
* Johnston Ridge Observatory
* Science and Learning Center at Coldwater
Reconnect with nature. Discover Mt. St. Helens. Stay at Eco Park Resort.
Toutle, WA 98649
Mile Marker 24
Harry Gardner Park is a 65 acre park along the South Toutle River. It was destroyed by the Mt. St. Helens Eruption and has been recently brought back to life with similar amenities to pre-eruption.
Camping area offers 11 RV sites and 11 tent campsites
- RV sites are equipped with electricity and water connections.
- Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit.
- There are 2 ADA accessible RV sites and 2 tent sites.
- Sewer dump station on site.
- The park also offers hiking trails, playground equipment and easy access to the South Toutle River for fishing and swimming.
Set in a quiet forest, in an old homestead, the park offers a convenient base for sightseeing, hiking and biking the Mt. St. Helens area. Kid Valley Campground is also located close to fishing opportunities at nearby lakes and the famous Toutle River.
Winter activities include hunting, crosscountry skiing, and snowmobiling in the nearby area, including the Toutle state forest, with 35,000 acres open to snowmobiling.
We are located adjacent to the Toutle River and a few miles from the Green River, both of which have recovered from the volcanic mud flows and offer great salmon and steel-head fishing. We are a short drive from fly-fishing at Coldwater Lake and bass and trout fishing in Silver Lake. Year around elk viewing is popular on the road to Mount St. Helens and hunting in the Winston, Toutle, Coweeman and Margaret units are nearby, too. Call for special hunting season rates.
Mt. St. Helens RV Resort
We are located right at the gateway to Mt St Helens. Enjoy our private fishing dock on Silver Lake. Catch bass, trout, catfish, perch, bluegill, carp, and more.
Close to Mt St Helens Attractions
* Forest Learning Center
* Coldwater Lake
* Johnston Ridge Observatory
* Mt St Helens Visitor Center
Silver Lake, WA 98645
Camp Kalama is a getaway to the outdoors while staying close to town. Our RV parking spaces are larger than usual, and we offer both 30 and 50 amp plugins, water and sewage hook up with electricity.
People come to Camp Kalama to enjoy time with family & friends with something to do for everyone. Bring your boat and relax on the water from our launch or just float on your favorite inflatables. Guests can easily access nearby hiking, fishing, golf and more. We are also centrally located to Mt St Helens SR 504 & SR 503 area things to do, see, hike and more.
Spend a day fishing for salmon on the Kalama River or visit Three Rivers Golf Course to the north or Lewis River Golf Course to the south. Both are less than a 20 min drive from our property.
You can also take a stroll over to McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge located on the Columbia River waterfront which is less than 10 min away. Our easy to access property offers so much to do both on property or nearby.
If you're looking for our prized River View spaces, be sure to book in advance as they fill up quickly.
Kalama, WA 98625











