**Provides access to:  **Cowlitz Horse Trail #44A which enters William O.
Douglas Wilderness and connects to Cowlitz Trail #44.

<p><strong>Provides access to:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31258">Cowlitz Horse Trail #44A</a>&nbsp;which enters <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=79415">William O. Douglas Wilderness</a> and connects to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31260">Cowlitz Trail #44</a>.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Trailhead: Soda Spring Stock Trail

This is a small group area that has room for 5 vehicles and 25-30 people. It
is located within the La Wis Wis Campground. La Wis Wis is a large campground
(100 sites)  located right off of US Highway 12 at the junction of the Clear
Fork of the Cowlitz and the Ohanapecosh River. It is situated in an old growth
stand of Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Cedar. Most sites offer good privacy.

The Purcell Falls Trail #162A and the Blue Hole Trail #167 originate from the
campground and offer views of the falls and the Blue Hole along the
Ohanapecosh.

View a La Wis Wis Campground map. (.pdf)

<p>This is a small group area that has room for 5 vehicles and 25-30 people. It is located within the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31342">La Wis Wis Campground</a>. La Wis Wis is a large campground (100 sites) &nbsp;located right off of US Highway 12 at the junction of the Clear Fork of the Cowlitz and the Ohanapecosh River. It is situated in an old growth stand of Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Cedar. Most sites offer good privacy.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31284">Purcell Falls Trail #162A</a> and the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recreation/recarea/?recid=31206">Blue Hole Trail #167</a> originate from the campground and offer views of the falls and the Blue Hole along the Ohanapecosh.</p><p>View a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1032659.pdf">La Wis Wis Campground map</a>. (.pdf)</p>

Campground: Coho Group Camp

## Overview

Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis
is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful
of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine.  
  
With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination
for long-stay camping. Its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes it
an excellent base for exploring all of the area's natural wonders.

## Recreation

Hikers can easily access the Blue Hole Trail and Purcell Falls Trail from La
Wis Wis.  
  
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish at either
Butter Creek or Skate Creek.

## Facilities

La Wis Wis is ideal for tents, car campers and truck campers with a slide-in.
The Hatchery Loop sites can accommodate RVs, but navigation  
through other parts of the campground may be difficult due to narrow roadways
and large trees.  
  
  
  
The campground features 122 sites, including walk-in tent camping. Only vault
toilets are available here. Picnic tables, picnic shelters and grills are
provided.  
  
  
  
Drinking water is available on-site at the main part of the camp. Campers
staying at the Hatchery Loop need to bring potable water or get water at the
main site.

## Natural Features

Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.  
  
La Wis Wis is located in the Tatoosh Wilderness area of the Cowlitz Valley
Ranger District. The campground sits where the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz
River and Purcell Creek meet.  
  
The campground features old-growth forest and opportunities to observe a
variety of wildlife.

## Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general
information.

## Nearby Attractions

La Wis Wis is located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The
popular Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise within Mount
Rainier National Park is 28 miles away.

## Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start
date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival
will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including
tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Group Sites

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group
overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will
pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not
cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled
arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day
following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate,
taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile
within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued
after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the
original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for
refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with
the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility
manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact
information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine.<br/><br/> 

With an abundance of activities nearby, La Wis Wis is a popular destination for long-stay camping. Its proximity to Mount Rainier National Park makes it an excellent base for exploring all of the area's natural wonders. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers can easily access the Blue Hole Trail and Purcell Falls Trail from La Wis Wis.<br/><br/>

Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish at either Butter Creek or Skate Creek. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>La Wis Wis is ideal for tents, car campers and truck campers with a slide-in. The Hatchery Loop sites can accommodate RVs, but navigation <br>through other parts of the campground may be difficult due to narrow roadways and large trees.<br><br> <br><br>The campground features 122 sites, including walk-in tent camping. Only vault toilets are available here.   Picnic tables, picnic shelters and grills are provided.<br><br> <br><br>Drinking water is available on-site at the main part of the camp. Campers staying at the Hatchery Loop need to bring potable water or get water at the main site.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.<br/><br/>

La Wis Wis is located in the Tatoosh Wilderness area of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The campground sits where the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz River and Purcell Creek meet.<br/><br/>

The campground features old-growth forest and opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (360) 686-3008 for general information.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
La Wis Wis is located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The popular Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise within Mount Rainier National Park is 28 miles away. 
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>

<p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p>

<p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>

<p>Group Sites</p>
<p>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p>

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p>

<p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  </p>

<p>Refunds</p>
<p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p>

<p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p>

<p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p>

<p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p>

La Wis Wis

La Wis Wis Campsite

Cowlitz River

La Wis Wis Campground

La Wis Wis picnic shelter

La Wis Wis Campground site

**There is NO WATER available at this campground. Please bring all the water
you will need during your stay. This is an ongoing situation and will probably
last the entire 2026 season.**

Trailhead: Soda Spring Stock Trail

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