La Wis Wis Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates mid-May through mid-September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Facilities are closed but walk-in use is allowed during the off-season. Potable water is currently unavailable due to benzene contamination and will remain unavailable until the issue is resolved; fees have been reduced by $4 as a result.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event
The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Winter Road Closures
Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.
Washout on Forest Road 93
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.
Forest Road 2801 Closure
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
About
Located in the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, La Wis Wis Campground sits at the scenic confluence of the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz River and Purcell Creek. The campground is nestled under a canopy of towering old-growth Douglas firs, hemlocks and red cedars, with 122 campsites spread across multiple loops including walk-in tent sites and the Hatchery Loop which can accommodate RVs. The campground provides direct access to two popular hiking trails: the Blue Hole Trail which leads to a deep, still pool in the Ohanapecosh River ideal for swimming, and the Purcell Falls Trail offering views of the waterfall. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish in nearby Butter Creek and Skate Creek. The campground also features a day-use picnic area with a shelter, tables and interpretive signage. With its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park, La Wis Wis serves as an excellent base camp for extended stays while exploring the region's natural wonders. The campground is managed by a concessionaire and offers a mix of tent-only sites, standard sites and a group site called Coho that can accommodate 25-30 people.
Directions
From Packwood, Washington, travel 4 miles east on State Route 12. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 - $115 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 686-3008 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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