| Description: 850 acres by a gorgeous, rainbow-crowned waterfall on the Chehalis River. Swimming in the river & fishing for catfish, trout, salmon, & steelhead, in season. Most of the structures were built in the 1935, when the Civilian Conservation Corps created the park. Several miles of trails wind through the old-growth forest, & are open to hikers, cyclists, & horse riders. Signs along the nature trail describe the web of life found in old growth forests. One of the most popular attractions is the small fuschia garden, where 40 varieties grow. Dog sledding in the winter.
The campground has 43 sites, including three hike- or bike-in primitive sites, & three horse camping sites. The group campground can hold up to 60 people, & there are also two kitchen shelters in the picnic area. Other facilities include a softball field & two horseshoe pits.
Location: From Chehalis, go 17 miles west on WA 6.
Season: year round, gates close at dusk.
Reservations: for groups only; call 360-291-3767. |
Campground: Rainbow Falls State Park in Olympia Washington *