The Cowlitz County Fair is the place where excitement, fun, and tradition collide! Held every summer in Longview, Washington, this is your chance to experience the best of fair food, heart-pounding rides, and unforgettable entertainment, all in one place. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie looking to conquer the rides, a foodie on a quest for classic fair treats, or just ready to kick back and enjoy live music, the Cowlitz County Fair has it all!
Feel the rush as you take on thrilling carnival games and watch jaw-dropping competitions. Check out the incredible local talent and farm animals at the heart of our community, and dive into a vibrant mix of arts, crafts, and unique exhibits. From sweet treats to sizzling BBQ, we’ve got the flavors you’ve been craving. Commercial and craft vendor galore with much to explore!
It’s more than just a fair – it’s an adventure, a celebration, and the ultimate summer hangout! So grab your friends, bring the whole family, and get ready for a non-stop blast at the Cowlitz County Fair. We can’t wait to see you there!
Fair 2026 - July 22, 23, 24 & 25
Thunder Mt Pro Rodeo - July 23, 24 & 25
KUKN Country Concert - July 22
Drew's RV Park
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.
Newly Renovated the Mt St Helens Visitor Center is a world-class facility located on the western shore of Silver Lake. With its high ceilings and massive windows, the outdoors becomes a part of the architecture. Your senses will come alive as you enjoy the interactive exhibits, a step-in model of the volcano and theater programs that are offered twice an hour. Outside, a mile-long trail takes you into marshy plains surrounding Silver Lake where you can see waterfowl and a picture-perfect view of the mountain.
Make sure to take in one of the comprehensive presentations on the historical and cultural significance of the area. View exhibits showing the chronology of events leading up to the eruption and see the working seismograph. On your trip to Mount St. Helens, Silver Lake Visitor Center is the closest to I-5.
The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center opened its doors to the public a few years after the monumental eruption of Mount St. Helens. Functioning as a gateway to the mountain, over 30 miles away, our goal is to educate visitors on the historical significance of the landscape before and during the eruption. We also focus on the resulting impact on nearby ecosystems. Our vantage point offers a view of the Western slope of the mountain, visible from both our center and walking trail.
This unique building features expansive windows providing a glimpse of towering second-growth forest all around. A high archway and elaborately carved wooden columns contribute to the feeling of magnificence. Inside, visitors can enjoy a variety of interpretive displays that include comprehensive information on local history, geology, and re-growth and recovery of the land in the years immediately after the eruption.
Outdoors, visitors can explore Silver Lake along the 0.6-mile-long trail, including boardwalks over the wetland where a variety of aquatic plants and migratory waterfowl can be viewed at different times of the year.
Hours of Operation
Summer: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Winter: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 6 and younger: Free
Ages 7 to 17: $2.50
Ages 18 and older: $5
Family: $15 (two adults plus accompanying children)
Tour groups: $200 per bus
Castle Rock, WA 98611
Mile Marker 5
The Science and Learning Center at Coldwater, located near Mt St Helens, is a hub for education and research focused on volcanic activity and ecological recovery. Established in collaboration with the US Forest Service and the Mt St Helens Institute (MSHI), the center sits within view of the volcano's dramatic crater, offering a unique vantage point for studying the aftermath of the 1980 eruption.
Originally built as the Coldwater Ridge Visitor center, it was repurposed into the Science and Learning Center to support filed based learning and scientific inquiry. It hosts school programs, workshops and research initiatives, serving students, educators, and scientists alike. The center provides hands-on opportunities to explore geology, ecology and resilience of nature systems in one of the most studied volcanic landscapes in the world.
Fall/Winter Hours
Now open Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm - Due to the government shutdown, the Science and Learning Center is temporarily closed.
2026 Schedule Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
- Open Saturday May 18th for the 46th Anniversary Weekend
- 2026 Summer Hours: Open on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) 10 am to 4 pm until June 14th
- From June 15 through Labor Day, the visitor center will be open 7 days a week 10 am to 4 pm.
Toutle, WA 98649
Mile Marker 43
Spirit Peaks Drift Raceway is a very large industrial lot with a pretty consistent surface. Cones provide a variety of a long straight away bearing into a downward slope left corner with barriers to scrub. The layout consists of about 7 wide corners for some prime tandem opportunities. The venue is quickly growing in popularity and we are very excited to return with the whole team for some more fun!
Toutle Motorsports Park has both MX tracks and a drag strip.
MX - Toutle Motorsports Park has six outdoor motocross tracks that run year-round. On the west end there is a modern main track, a vintage track, an arena style track, a sand track, and a 50's track. On the east end across from the drag strip is a big track that is vintage, beginner, and junior friendly.
All levels of riders from kids on 50cc bikes to experienced riders will find our tracks both fun and challenging! We run an open practice without classes so you can get as much ride time as you want.
Since we are a year-round track, we are open every weekend except for extreme weather conditions or if there is an event which uses the whole property. We will post any changes on our Facebook page or website news. We also send out emails.
Practice starts at 9 am and ends at 4 pm. The cost is $40 per rider/River Track, and $20 per rider/Peewee Track. Camping fee is $10 and Gate fee for races is usually $10 per person.
Toutle, WA 98649