Upon completion in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam was the highest rock and earth-
filled dam in the world.

Upon completion in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam was the highest rock and earth-filled dam in the world.

## Overview

Mud Mountain Dam Park, located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range
in Western Washington, is the perfect place to have a family picnic and enjoy
various outdoor recreation activities. The Picnic Vista offers unique
playground equipment, like a zipline and wading pool, as well as large fields
for sports. Over six miles of trail can be accessed from our trailheads in the
park and along the entrance road. For more information, visit our official
website .

## Recreation

Many families come to Mud Mountain Dam Park to have a picnic and enjoy the
outdoor recreation features. A two foot deep wading pool allows children and
parents to stay cool in the summer heat, while others play on playground
equipment that is hard to find anywhere else! For visitors that are more
nature oriented, go for a self-led hike on the Rim and River Trails to catch a
glimpse of a Bald Eagle flying overhead or Elk browsing in the forest.
Mountain bikers and hikers are welcome to use any of the trails, but horseback
riders should limit their rides to the River Trail at the current time. Park
Rangers are available to offer their knowledge of Mud Mountain Dam and the
local area, as well as provide unique water safety activities and tools to the
visitors.

## Facilities

Many families come to Mud Mountain Dam Park to have a picnic and enjoy the
outdoor recreation features. A two foot deep wading pool allows children and
parents to stay cool in the summer heat, while others play on playground
equipment that is hard to find anywhere else! For visitors that are more
nature oriented, go for a self-led hike on the Rim and River Trails to catch a
glimpse of a Bald Eagle flying overhead or Elk browsing in the forest.
Mountain bikers and hikers are welcome to use any of the trails, but horseback
riders should limit their rides to the River Trail at the current time. Park
Rangers are available to offer their knowledge of Mud Mountain Dam and the
local area, as well as provide unique water safety activities and tools to the
visitors.

## Natural Features

Mud Mountain Dam Park is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain
Range, providing views of Mount Rainier and other popular focal points. Most
of the year, the White River flows naturally through Mud Mountain Dam. During
the Winter and early Spring, visitors may notice that there is a reservoir as
water is held back to prevent flooding of areas downstream of the dam.

The trails wind through old and new growth forests containing various trees,
including maples and evergreens, that tower over visitors and provide habitat
for the local wildlife.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors can travel further East along State Route 410 to experience the
beauty of Federation Forest State Park or the Chinook Pass Scenic Byway. Mount
Rainier National Park is an hour away with the nearest visitor center being
Sunrise at 51 miles away. Be sure to stop in Enumclaw, WA to experience the
unique art and food that the town has to offer before or after you visit the
park.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (206) 316-3019.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Mud Mountain Dam Park, located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range in Western Washington, is the perfect place to have a family picnic and enjoy various outdoor recreation activities. The Picnic Vista offers unique playground equipment, like a zipline and wading pool, as well as large fields for sports. Over six miles of trail can be accessed from our trailheads in the park and along the entrance road. For more information, visit our official <a href="https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Mud-Mountain-Dam/Recreation/" rel="nofollow">website</a> .</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Many families come to Mud Mountain Dam Park to have a picnic and enjoy the outdoor recreation features. A two foot deep wading pool allows children and parents to stay cool in the summer heat, while others play on playground equipment that is hard to find anywhere else! For visitors that are more nature oriented, go for a self-led hike on the Rim and River Trails to catch a glimpse of a Bald Eagle flying overhead or Elk browsing in the forest. Mountain bikers and hikers are welcome to use any of the trails, but horseback riders should limit their rides to the River Trail at the current time. Park Rangers are available to offer their knowledge of Mud Mountain Dam and the local area, as well as provide unique water safety activities and tools to the visitors. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Many families come to Mud Mountain Dam Park to have a picnic and enjoy the outdoor recreation features. A two foot deep wading pool allows children and parents to stay cool in the summer heat, while others play on playground equipment that is hard to find anywhere else! For visitors that are more nature oriented, go for a self-led hike on the Rim and River Trails to catch a glimpse of a Bald Eagle flying overhead or Elk browsing in the forest. Mountain bikers and hikers are welcome to use any of the trails, but horseback riders should limit their rides to the River Trail at the current time. Park Rangers are available to offer their knowledge of Mud Mountain Dam and the local area, as well as provide unique water safety activities and tools to the visitors. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Mud Mountain Dam Park is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, providing views of Mount Rainier and other popular focal points. Most of the year, the White River flows naturally through Mud Mountain Dam. During the Winter and early Spring, visitors may notice that there is a reservoir as water is held back to prevent flooding of areas downstream of the dam. </p>

<p>The trails wind through old and new growth forests containing various trees, including maples and evergreens, that tower over visitors and provide habitat for the local wildlife.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Visitors can travel further East along State Route 410 to experience the beauty of Federation Forest State Park or the Chinook Pass Scenic Byway. Mount Rainier National Park is an hour away with the nearest visitor center being Sunrise at 51 miles away. Be sure to stop in Enumclaw, WA to experience the unique art and food that the town has to offer before or after you visit the park.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (206) 316-3019.

Summertime is over, but families can still enjoy all that Mud Mountain Dam Park has to offer as the scenery changes.

Autumn Afternoon

The park offers activities for all families, including hiking, playgrounds and a unique wading pool for children to cool off in the summertime.

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